Source: The post “Deeper trade ties will help internationalise the rupee” has been created, based on “Deeper trade ties will help internationalise the rupee” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Indian Economy Context: The internationalisation of the Indian Rupee (INR) has gained significant momentum as part of India’s… Continue reading Deeper trade ties will help internationalise the rupee
Tag: Indian Economy
Flexible inflation targeting
GS Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Introduction Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT), adopted in 2016, mandates the RBI to maintain Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 4% ± 2%. As the framework comes up for review in 2026, key questions regarding the optimal target, inflation… Continue reading Flexible inflation targeting
Perils of Easy Credit Access
Source: The post “Perils of Easy Credit Access” has been created, based on “Perils of Easy Credit Access” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 12 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economy Context: Easy credit access has become a hallmark of modern finance, with banks, NBFCs, and fintech companies offering loans at the tap… Continue reading Perils of Easy Credit Access
Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Source: The post “Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP) ” has been created, based on “Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)” published in “Indian Express” on 12 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economy Context: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a crucial indicator that… Continue reading Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
R&D: A public & private challenge
Source: The post “R&D: A public & private challenge” has been created, based on “R&D: A public & private challenge” published in “Indian Express” on 11 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: Research and Development (R&D) is the backbone of innovation, economic growth, and technological self-reliance. However, India’s Gross Expenditure… Continue reading R&D: A public & private challenge
Nutritional Transformation Needed in India
India must shift from food security to nutritional security. Child undernutrition remains high even as diets and incomes change. The path forward is a sustainable, nutrient-rich food system where functional foods and smart proteins help close protein and micronutrient gaps without worsening environmental stress. Nutritional Transformation Needed in India. Functional Foods Functional foods are enriched… Continue reading Nutritional Transformation Needed in India
The Case of Mounting Debt Pile in South India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction Rising household indebtedness in South India reflects a complex economic pattern. It signals both greater financial access and growing reliance on credit. The trend invites attention to regional disparities, socio-economic factors influencing borrowing, and the broader impact of inclusive finance. Understanding these dimensions helps assess whether… Continue reading The Case of Mounting Debt Pile in South India
Bihar’s Makhana Potential
Source: The post “Bihar’s Makhana Potential” has been created, based on “Bihar’s Makhana Potential” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 10 November 2025. Bihar’s Makhana Potential. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Introduction: Bihar is the largest producer of makhana (fox nut) in India, accounting for about 90 percent of national production and… Continue reading Bihar’s Makhana Potential
Reimagining labour laws for MSMEs
Source: The post “Reimagining labour laws for MSMEs” has been created, based on “Reimagining labour laws for MSMEs ” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 8 November 2025. Reimagining labour laws for MSMEs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of India’s economy, employing… Continue reading Reimagining labour laws for MSMEs
Universal Basic Income
UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Universal Basic Income. Introduction India faces high inequality, job risk from automation, and complex, exclusion-prone welfare. A Universal Basic Income (UBI)—an unconditional, periodic cash transfer to everyone—offers a rights-based floor. It reduces insecurity, values unpaid care, and… Continue reading Universal Basic Income
