India’s goods trade deficit at 42-month low following dip in gold
Context : Trade Deficit Decline: Relevance : GS 3(Economy) Implications
Is Rising Consumer Credit Cause for Concern?
Overview of Rising Consumer Credit Relevance : GS 3(Economy) Positive Indicators Highlighted by RBI Concerning Trends in Consumption Borrowing Potential Causes of Increased Consumption Borrowing Macroeconomic Implications Is Rising Consumer Credit a Cause for Concern?
SEBI may rejig short-selling norms
SEBI is considering revamping short-selling norms to expand access, remove disclosure requirements, and address settlement challenges. Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Broader Short-Selling Access: SEBI is considering allowing short selling for all stocks, except those in the trade-to-trade (T2T) segment. Removal of Disclosure & Penalty Norms: The regulator may scrap the requirement for upfront short-sale disclosures and penalties […]
What is behind the rise of quick commerce?
What is driving the rise of Q-commerce? Relevance : GS 3(Economy , Commerce) How does Q-commerce function? How do dark stores facilitate Q-commerce? How does customer data enhance the shopping experience? Market Growth & Economic Impact Challenges & Concerns from Traditional Retailers Conclusion
Income levels of salaried class have stagnated in recent years
Context : Findings from PLFS Data Relevance : GS 3(Income , Economy) Expert Opinions on Stagnation Sector-wise Wage Trends Macroeconomic Implications Future Outlook
Rising Imports of Semiconductor Chips
Background: Rising Imports of Semiconductor Chips Relevance : GS 3(Economy ,Import ,Export) Government’s Push for Domestic Production The Semicon India Programme Challenges in India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Strategic Importance & Future Outlook
Overexposure by NBFCs may imperil financial system
Context : Key Findings from IMF’s Report (“India Financial System Stability Assessment”) Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) PSBs’ Vulnerability in a Stagflation Scenario Policy Recommendations & Outlook Significance
Government talks big on gender budget delivers little
Context :India’s AI Safety Institute (AISI): Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) , GS 3(Economy) Global Precedents: India-Specific Challenges: Indigenous AI Development Initiatives: Global Collaboration & Standardization: India’s Role in the Global South: Policy Recommendations for AISI:
Jobs rising but salaries not keeping pace with inflation
Employment Growth: Relevance : GS 3(Economy) Implications
Centring care in India’s economic policy
Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) , GS 3(Indian Economy) Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW) – A Gendered Burden Structural Challenges in the Global South Proposed Solutions & Policy Imperatives Recognise Care Work Reduce UCDW Burden Redistribute Care Work Strengthen Women’s Representation