Source: The post “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” has been created, based on “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” published in “Indian Express” on 3 April 2026. Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India’s industrial policy has increasingly relied on the Production Linked Incentive Scheme to… Continue reading Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
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Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future
Source: The post “Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future” has been created, based on “Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future” published in “The Hindu” on 3 April 2026. Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is implementing one of the world’s… Continue reading Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future
How to secure India’s supply chains
Source: The post “How to secure India’s supply chains” has been created, based on “How to secure India’s supply chains” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s manufacturing ecosystem is deeply integrated into global supply chains, particularly in sectors such as energy, fertilizers, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and critical… Continue reading How to secure India’s supply chains
PN3, amidst fragile capital flows
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Union government has eased rules under Press Note 3 (PN3) to improve FDI inflows from land-border countries. This shift comes at a time when net FDI inflows have sharply declined despite strong gross inflows. The move also reflects improving India–China relations and aims to… Continue reading PN3, amidst fragile capital flows
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Significance and Challenges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are duty-free enclaves treated as outside the customs territory for authorised operations. They support manufacturing, services, and warehousing through Free Trade Warehousing Zones. Their core aim is to boost exports, attract investment, create jobs, and build infrastructure. In India, SEZs have expanded economic… Continue reading Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Significance and Challenges
Corporate Law Reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s corporate regulatory framework is undergoing a shift to match the scale, speed, and complexity of modern business. The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to align company law with evolving needs by simplifying compliance, promoting digital governance, and reducing criminal penalties. It also reflects… Continue reading Corporate Law Reforms
PSUs and insolvency
Source: The post “PSUs and insolvency” has been created, based on “PSUs and insolvency” published in “BusinessLine” on 26 March 2026. PSUs and insolvency. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound framework for insolvency resolution of corporate entities in India. The Code applies… Continue reading PSUs and insolvency
The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis
Source: The post “The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis” has been created, based on “The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis” published in “Economic Times” on 24 March 2026. The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India… Continue reading The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis
Realising solar power’s potential for energy security
Source: The post “Realising solar power’s potential for energy security” has been created, based on “Realising solar power’s potential for energy security” published in “BusinessLine” on 24 March 2026. Realising solar power’s potential for energy security. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which exposes the country to… Continue reading Realising solar power’s potential for energy security
For public-health reform, fix urban governance
Source: The post “For public-health reform, fix urban governance” has been created, based on “For public-health reform, fix urban governance” published in “Indian Express” on 23 March 2026. For public-health reform, fix urban governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: Urban public health crises in India are often discussed mainly in terms of shortages of… Continue reading For public-health reform, fix urban governance
