Source: The post “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” has been created, based on “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” published in “The Hindu” on 6 May 2026. Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Industrial sector accounts… Continue reading Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
Tag: Indian Economy
An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Markets often assume that India is highly vulnerable to oil shocks and FPI volatility. However, many indicators show stronger resilience than perceived. India has diversified growth drivers, stable domestic participation, and low external imbalance. Despite global shocks, macro fundamentals remain stable. The issue lies more in misreading… Continue reading An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
India’s capital account obsession
Source: The post “India’s capital account obsession” has been created, based on “India’s capital account obsession” published in “BusinessLine” on 4 May 2026. India’s capital account obsession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The current account reflects earnings from trade in goods and services, along with factor income and transfers. The capital account records capital… Continue reading India’s capital account obsession
New credit loss norm could hurt
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India is shifting banks from the Incurred Loss (IL) model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 1, 2027. This moves lending from a backward-looking approach to a forward-looking system. Banks must now anticipate future defaults and make provisions early. While… Continue reading New credit loss norm could hurt
India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Source: The post “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” has been created, based on “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2026. India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India concluded… Continue reading India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ foreign exchange exposure to contain rising pressure on the rupee. The currency weakened due to global risk aversion linked to the Iran conflict and strong demand for the US dollar. Banks were actively using arbitrage between onshore and offshore… Continue reading Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Source: The post “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” has been created, based on “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” published in “PIB” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is at a pivotal demographic stage with one of the youngest workforces in the world, which provides a strong foundation for higher… Continue reading Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report
Source: The post “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report” has been created, based on “NITI Aayog releases report on “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” published in “PIB” on 28 March 2026. Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report.… Continue reading Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report
Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Heatwaves have become a regular and prolonged feature of Indian summers, with significant heat-related mortality recorded in 2022. While preparedness has improved in health response, the economic impact remains under-recognised. Gig and delivery workers, who depend on continuous outdoor work, face direct exposure to extreme… Continue reading Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers
Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access
Source: The post “Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access” has been created, based on “Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access” published in “BusinessLine” on 27 March 2026. Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India has achieved significant progress in financial… Continue reading Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access
