UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction For nearly 45 years after Independence, India remained stuck at the 3% “Hindu rate of growth” until the 1991 economic reforms transformed its economic trajectory. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a similar opportunity to drive the next phase of structural reforms. With its strong digital… Continue reading Reforms 3.0 — Towards the Bharat Rate of Growth
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GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it
Source: The post “GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it” has been created based on “GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it” published in “Financial Express” on 30 June 2026. GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: The Goods and… Continue reading GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it
Fixing Mis-selling of Market-linked Products
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The popularity of market-linked financial products has grown rapidly after the Covid-19 pandemic, but financial literacy has not kept pace. This has increased the risk of mis-selling by banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and their agents through unsuitable products, poor disclosures and aggressive cross-selling. To strengthen ethical… Continue reading Fixing Mis-selling of Market-linked Products
India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership
Source: The post “India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership” has been created based on “India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership”, published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2026. India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: The recently proposed India–New Zealand FTA aims to deepen… Continue reading India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership
MSMEs: Time to Step Up
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are a major pillar of India’s economy and play an important role in employment, manufacturing and exports. Despite their strong contribution, many enterprises remain small and struggle to grow into competitive medium-sized businesses. With 31.1% contribution to GDP, 35.4% to manufacturing… Continue reading MSMEs: Time to Step Up
FCRA Rules 2025
Source: The post “FCRA Rules 2025” has been created based on “Why government has tightened FCRA rules, and put religious conversion in focus”, published in “Indian Express” on 25 June 2026. FCRA Rules 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economics Context: The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) regulates the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions by NGOs, associations,… Continue reading FCRA Rules 2025
Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion
Source: The post “Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion” has been created based on “Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion”, published in “Business Line” on 25 June 2026. Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economics Context: Digital agriculture refers to the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, sensors,… Continue reading Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion
The Need to Secure Industrial Policy Space
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Industrial Policy Introduction Industrial policy has re-emerged as a key tool of economic strategy amid geo-economic competition, technological change, and growing state support for strategic sectors. At the same time, discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) have intensified over subsidies and other industrial policy measures. This has created… Continue reading The Need to Secure Industrial Policy Space
Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The U.S. decision to initiate a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) framework has revived debate on the role of IP in international trade. Vietnam’s designation as a “Priority Foreign Country” and India’s continued presence on the USTR Priority Watch List have raised questions about… Continue reading Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
Reforming gold trade
Source: The post “Reforming gold trade” has been created based on “Reforming gold trade”, published in “Indian Express” on 22 June 2026. Reforming gold trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Gold imports exert pressure on India’s current account deficit and the rupee. In response to concerns over rising gold imports, several Asset Management Companies… Continue reading Reforming gold trade
