Key Findings from Past Census (20th Census Trends)
Context & Importance Relevance : GS 3 ( Economy, Agriculture, and Rural Development ) Key Findings from Past Census (20th Census Trends) Enumeration Process Challenges Faced by Farmers Women in Livestock Farming Emerging Trends & Policy Implications Way Forward
Union Budget: understanding its formulation and implications
Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Components of the Budget: Implications of the Budget on the Economy: Fiscal Rules and Policy Impact:
RBI Moves to Ease Liquidity Crunch
Overview Relevance : GS 3(Banking , Economy) Key Measures Announced Government Bond Purchases: 56-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction: USD/INR Swap Auction: Context of the Measures Expected Outcomes
Will the FY26 Budget Reverse the Decline in Social Sector Spending
Declining Share in Union Budget Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Scheme-Level Allocation Cuts Exceptions to the Trend The Need for Action in FY26 Budget Key Observations and Recommendations
One in three Indians wants to buy an electric vehicle next
Consumer Preferences and Gender Influence Barriers to EV Adoption Solutions to Overcome Challenges Impact of High-Income Households Preference for Pre-Owned Vehicles Future Trends
The Impacts of Rupee Weakening
Nature of the Devaluation: Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Exchange Rate Policies: Implications of Depreciation: Structural Challenges: Policy Dilemmas: Reflection: The Indian economy faces a dual challenge: managing inflationary pressures due to rupee depreciation while ensuring that real exchange rate movements do not hinder export recovery. A well-communicated and adaptive exchange rate policy will be crucial to navigating […]
Inflation Eases to 4-Month Low of 5.22
Context : Inflation Trends Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Sector-Specific Inflation: RBI’s Response and Outlook: Factors Influencing Inflation: Future Outlook: Expert Opinions:
Decoding India’s growth slowdown
GDP Growth Slump: Relevance: GS 3(Economic Development) Data Discrepancies: Private Investment Issues: Sectoral Slowdown: Fiscal Strain: Recommendation for Revenue Mobilization: Conclusion:
The Centre’s share in States’ revenue has surged in the last decade
Findings: Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development) . Decline in States’ Own Revenue: Dependency on Centre: Inefficiency in Tax Collection: Implications: Conclusion:The increasing reliance on Central transfers and declining own revenue sources point to a structural issue in state finance management. States need to enhance their tax collection capabilities to reduce dependency on the Centre and improve fiscal autonomy. Effective tax reform, especially […]
GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4%
Context : GDP Growth Projections: India’s GDP is expected to grow at 6.4% in FY 2024-25, the lowest in four years, down from 8.2% in FY 2023-24 (National Statistics Office’s advance estimates). Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development ) Economic Recovery: The economy grew by 6% in the first half of the current financial year, with a projected 6.8% […]