Source: The post “FCNR(B): Benefits outweigh costs” has been created based on “FCNR(B): Benefits outweigh costs” published in “Business Line” on 11 September 2026. FCNR(B): Benefits outweigh costs. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: The Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) scheme was used by the RBI to attract foreign currency deposits at concessional swap rates and strengthen India’s… Continue reading FCNR(B): Benefits outweigh costs
Tag: Indian Economy
Issues in GDP Computation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy Introduction India’s 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1FY27 has renewed debate over the reliability of official GDP estimates. The concern arises from the downward revision of the historical base, gaps in measuring the informal economy, and changes in the methodology used to calculate real growth. The unusually low… Continue reading Issues in GDP Computation
Subhash Chandra Case with National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Subhash Chandra personal insolvency case involves a repayment plan against creditor claims of about ₹22,006 crore. The plan faced controversy over the eligibility of certain creditors to vote and the resulting voting outcome. The dispute produced three different judicial views, after which the NCLT found that… Continue reading Subhash Chandra Case with National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Industries Introduction Recent U.S. tariff tensions have revived concerns that higher duties could weaken Indian research and slow the transition towards higher-value manufacturing. This concern assumes that sectors exposed to tariffs are also the sectors driving India’s innovation. However, an examination of sectoral R&D patterns, private-sector research spending and industrial behaviour… Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
Revising India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian economy Introduction India is reviewing its Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make the investment regime more attractive while protecting its regulatory space. The review follows difficulties in concluding new BITs, concerns over investor protection and declining net foreign direct investment (FDI). The revised framework is expected to be… Continue reading Revising India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
The Gap in Manufacturing Sector GVA
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction India’s new National Accounts Statistics (NAS), with 2022-23 as the base year, estimates manufacturing GVA at ₹38.6 lakh crore in 2023-24. However, an alternative estimate using Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) and Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) gives only ₹27.4 lakh crore, creating a… Continue reading The Gap in Manufacturing Sector GVA
For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home
Source: The post “For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home” has been created based on “For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home” published in “The Hindu” on 4 September 2026. For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home. UPSC Syllabus:GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India has made significant progress in promoting institutional deliveries, but this… Continue reading For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home
An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent
Source: The post “An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent” has been created based on “An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent” published in “Business Line” on 4 September 2026. An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent. UPSC Syllabus:GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India’s Q1 GDP growth for 2026-27 has been officially estimated at… Continue reading An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent
China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up
Source: The post “China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up” has been created based on “China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up” published in “Indian Express” on 2 September 2026. China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: Paddy straw or parali has traditionally been treated… Continue reading China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up
SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS
Source: The post “SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS” has been created based on “SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS” published in “Business Line” on 1 September 2026. SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS)… Continue reading SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS
