Source: The post “50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India” has been created, based on “50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India” published in “Business Standard” on 16 December 2025. 50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India.… Continue reading 50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India
Tag: Indian Economy
From Licence Raj to Jan Vishwas: Freeing India’s Entrepreneurs
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3-Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Introduction– India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has been shaped by its regulatory state—from the restrictive Licence Raj to the partial liberalisation of 1991. However, deregulation remains incomplete. The proposed Jan Vishwas Siddhant promises a shift from permission-based control to trust-based governance, with the potential to boost entrepreneurship,… Continue reading From Licence Raj to Jan Vishwas: Freeing India’s Entrepreneurs
Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?
Source: The post “Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?” has been created, based on “Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?” published in “Times of India” on 12 December 2025. Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The Indian rupee has recently slipped below… Continue reading Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?
What Indians Eat, and How Being Unhealthy Is Easier and Cheaper
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India has moved from famine to food surplus, yet nutrition security remains weak. People spend more on diverse foods, but diets still depend on low-quality carbohydrates. Processed food intake is rising fast because it is cheap, convenient, and widely… Continue reading What Indians Eat, and How Being Unhealthy Is Easier and Cheaper
India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth
Source: The post “India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth” has been created, based on “India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth” published in “Indian Express” on 10 December 2025. India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s small enterprises are pivotal to job growth, yet… Continue reading India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth
Circular Economy in Dairy Sector
Source: The post “Circular Economy in Dairy Sector” has been created, based on “Circular economy to boost dairy farmers’ income by 20% in 5 years: Amit Shah” published in “The Hindu” on 9 December 2025. Circular Economy in Dairy Sector. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The circular economy model focuses on maximizing the… Continue reading Circular Economy in Dairy Sector
The evolution of pension reforms in India
Source: The post “The evolution of pension reforms in India” has been created, based on “The evolution of pension reforms in India” published in “The Hindu” on 8 December 2025. The evolution of pension reforms in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India is undergoing a rapid demographic shift, with the elderly population of… Continue reading The evolution of pension reforms in India
A black Friday for aviation safety in India
Source: The post “A black Friday for aviation safety in India” has been created, based on “A black Friday for aviation safety in India” published in “The Hindu” on 8 December 2025. A black Friday for aviation safety in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The suspension of the DGCA’s revised Flight Duty Time… Continue reading A black Friday for aviation safety in India
Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Introduction India’s rupee is under pressure mainly because the capital account has weakened even though the current account deficit remains manageable. Merchandise trade deficits have widened, but rising invisibles have prevented a sharp external imbalance. The real stress today comes from declining foreign investment, persistent portfolio outflows, a strong global dollar, delayed trade decisions, high… Continue reading Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
Source: The post “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” has been created, based on “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 6 December 2025. Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India faces… Continue reading Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
