UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) ahead of schedule and is now preparing for the next phase of ethanol adoption. The government has exempted 22%-30% ethanol-petrol blends from excise duty and proposed recognition of E85 and E100 fuels under motor vehicle rules. These measures… Continue reading India’s E20 Fuel Push: Challenges and Lessons from Brazil
Tag: Indian Economy
Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime
Source: The post “Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime’” has been created based on “Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime’”, published in “The Hindu” on 15 June 2026. Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound insolvency resolution framework in… Continue reading Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime
Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons
Source: The post “Indian industry is at a crossroads” has been created based on “Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons”, published in “Indian Express” on 13 June 2026. Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy… Continue reading Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons
India’s R&D Challenge
Source: The post “India’s R&D Challenge” has been created based on “R&D underspending in India has no one cause. It’s systemic as well as cultural”, published in “The Hindu” on 12 June 2026. India’s R&D Challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: Research and Development (R&D) is critical for technological innovation, industrial competitiveness, and economic growth.… Continue reading India’s R&D Challenge
The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has declined sharply despite strong gross inflows. The debate often focuses on headline numbers, but this overlooks the composition of FDI and the Balance of Payments (BoP) framework governing inflows and outflows. Different investor types, capital repatriation, outward investment and associated… Continue reading The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI
Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent RBI surplus transfers have reached unprecedented levels, making them an important issue for both fiscal and monetary policy. Under the RBI Act, the central bank transfers its surplus income to the Central Government after maintaining necessary provisions and risk buffers. While these transfers strengthen government finances… Continue reading Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
Source: The post “Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs” has been created based on “Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs”, published in “Indian Express” on 9 June 2026. Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: India has signed multiple FTAs to increase exports, attract… Continue reading Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s Northeast is witnessing a major shift in its strategic importance. For decades, it was viewed mainly through the lens of border security, insurgency management, and connectivity. Today, growing interest in critical minerals, infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and trans-border engagement is reshaping this perception. As… Continue reading From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier
How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade
Source: The post “How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade” has been created based on “How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade”, published in “The Hindu” on 5 June 2026. How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy Context: Agriculture and allied… Continue reading How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade
Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure
Source: The post “Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure” has been created based on “Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure”, published in “Business Line” on 3 June 2026. Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India is a structurally Current Account Deficit (CAD) economy, with a large merchandise trade deficit. Remittances… Continue reading Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure
