How India’s Exports Are Concentrated in a Few States
Why is it in News? Relevance Core Export Concentration: Rising Geographic Concentration (HHI Evidence) Global Context: Why Convergence Is Failing ? Shrinking Global Trade Window Shift from Volume to Value Economic Complexity Trap Export Growth ≠ Employment Growth Capital Deepening Evidence Manufacturing Employment Stagnation Capital Bias & Wage Compression Spatial Stickiness of New-Age Exports Financial […]
Securities Market Code Bill 2025
Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Polity & Governance What is the Securities Market Code Bill, 2025? Rationale for the Bill Key Provisions of the Bill 1. Consolidation of Securities Laws 2. Expansion of SEBI Board 3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure 4. Decriminalisation of Minor Violations 5. Civil Penalties Framework 6. […]
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Governance Basics: Insurance Sector in India What is FDI in Insurance? Key Provisions of the Bill 100% FDI in Insurance Companies Reinsurance Reforms Enhanced Powers of IRDAI Public Sector Insurance Strengthening Rationale Behind the Reforms Potential Benefits Concerns and Criticism Way Forward
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance Background: India’s Insurance Framework Key Provisions of the Bill FDI Liberalisation Capital & Entry Norms Reform More Powers to IRDAI Simplified Regulatory Processes Reinsurance & GIFT-IFSC Boost What the Bill Does Not Allow Captive Insurers: Deferred Reform Economic & Governance Significance Insurance as Growth Infrastructure Market Structure Impact Risks & Criticisms […]
World Inequality Report 2026
WHY IS IT IN NEWS? Relevance GS-III – Economy GS-II – Welfare & Governance WHAT IS THE WORLD INEQUALITY REPORT? a) What is it? b) Why it matters? KEY FINDINGS FOR INDIA (INCOME INEQUALITY) a) Income Shares in 2024 b) Historical trend c) Comparison with 2023 WHY INEQUALITY IS WORSENING A) Structural economic factors B) Wealth concentration mechanisms C) […]
Is India’s 8.2% Growth Sustainable?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-III – Indian Economy GS-II – Governance Basics: What Does 8.2% GDP Growth Represent? Indicators of genuine momentum Conclusion:Short-term growth is broad-based, stable, and non-inflationary. India is outpacing most major economies. The IMF’s ‘Grade C’: Why It Matters The IMF was not grading the growth rate, but the statistical architecture behind the numbers. Key deficiencies Implication:Even […]
Crypto transactions crossed ₹51,000 cr. in 2024-25 in India’
Why in News? Relevance GS 3 – Economy GS 2 – Governance & Regulation What is Cryptocurrency? What are Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)? How is Crypto Taxed in India? Legal Basis Tax Structure How Was ₹51,180 Crore Estimated? What Does the Growth Indicate? Why Is Crypto Growing Despite Heavy Taxation? Economic Implications for India (A) Revenue […]
Flex Fuel Vehicles After E20 Rollout
Why is this in news? Relevance GS-3 (Economy) GS-3 (Environment & Climate Change) GS-3 (Science & Tech) What are flex fuel vehicles (FFVs)? India’s current stage: E20 rollout Why push for flex fuels now? 1. Global evidence 2. Consumer economics 3. Industry readiness 4. Technology maturity Key challenges highlighted 1. Legacy vehicles and compatibility 2. […]
Rupee breached ₹89/$, closing at ₹89.46
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 – Economy GS 3 – Growth & Inflation Key Terms 1. Nominal Exchange Rate (NER) 2. Effective Exchange Rates (EERs) 3. Appreciation vs. Depreciation What’s Different This Time? Effective Exchange Rates Reveal the Real Picture ? NEER REER Why REER Matters More ? Inflation: Key Driver of “Real” Depreciation […]
IMF gives ‘C’ grade for India’s national accounts statistics
WHY IS THIS IN NEWS? Relevance GS3 – Economy / Growth Measurement• Quality of GDP estimation under MOSPI/NSO scrutiny.• Discrepancies between production vs expenditure GDP.• Outdated base year (2011–12) and need for rebasing.• Deflator issues (WPI–CPI divergence).• Statistical system reforms: MCA-21 data, GSTN integration. GS2 – Governance / Institutions• Role of IMF’s Article IV surveillance.• Credibility of official statistics as a governance issue.• Transparency norms […]