Source: The post “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” has been created, based on “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 has brought a major reform in India’s banking and succession… Continue reading Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Tag: Indian Economy
Debt Sustainability of States
Source: The post “Debt Sustainability of States” has been created, based on “Debt Sustainability of States – A Complex Issue” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. Debt Sustainability of States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy Context: Debt sustainability of Indian States refers to their capacity to service debt without compromising developmental expenditure… Continue reading Debt Sustainability of States
Merging PSU Banks
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy Introduction India’s PSB policy currently prioritises organic growth, governance, and technology with no immediate mergers. Earlier consolidation reduced PSBs from 27 to 12, aligning with Narasimham Committee-II (1998), which envisaged fewer, larger, stronger banks under a three-tier structure. The next phase should build capacity for well-structured, large-ticket… Continue reading Merging PSU Banks
Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties
Source: The post “Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties” has been created, based on “Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties” published in “The Hindu” on 27 October 2025. Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth,… Continue reading Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties
Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Source: The post “Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India” has been created, based on “Forging India’s metals security” published in “Business Line” on 25 October 2025. Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development… Continue reading Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
PF Reforms Enable Social Security
India must build pensions that are adequate, sustainable, and accessible without burdening the budget. Recent EPFO changes move from control to trust and can support lifetime, Aadhaar-linked Citizen Social Security Accounts (CSSA). India’s pension system currently holds a D grade (43.8/100) in the 2025 Global Pension Index, showing weak adequacy, low sustainability, and narrow coverage.… Continue reading PF Reforms Enable Social Security
CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Source: The post “CBDCs Vs Stablecoins” has been created, based on “RBI Governor Malhotra urges other central banks to promote CBDCs over stablecoins” published in “Indian Express” on 22 October 2025. CBDCs Vs Stablecoins. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The Reserve… Continue reading CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Restoring Fiscal space for the States
Source: The post “Restoring Fiscal space for the States” has been created, based on “Restoring Fiscal space for the States” published in “The Hindu” on 17 October 2025. Restoring Fiscal space for the States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources Introduction: The Goods and Services Tax (GST)… Continue reading Restoring Fiscal space for the States
The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions
Source: The post “The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions has been created, based on “The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions” published in “The Hindu” on 16 October 2025. The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: India’s aspiration to become a global… Continue reading The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions
Wage Trends: A Complex Picture
Source: The post “Wage Trends: A Complex Picture” has been created, based on “Wage Trends: A Complex Picture” published in “Business Line” on 15 October 2025. Wage Trends: A Complex Picture. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: Global wage growth continues to lag behind GDP growth, even though recent data indicates that… Continue reading Wage Trends: A Complex Picture
