IMF cuts global growth over Trump tariffs
Context: Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Global Growth Projections Impact on India Structural Global Shifts Risk Assessment Inflationary Pressures Conclusion
IMF’s lower growth projection for India for 2025-26 fiscal year
Context : IMF’s Growth Projection Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Stated Reasons for Revision Implications for India Relative Positives Broader Global Context
Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development) Capital and Risk in Deep-Tech Startups: Venture Capital and Innovation: Growth of Startups in India: Challenges in Scaling Startups: Barriers to Growth: Inclusivity in Startups: Keys to Success for Startups: Conclusion:
Retail inflation eases to 3.34%, lowest since 2019
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Policy and Monetary Context Implications Implication: Inflation Management Monetary Policy & Growth Trade-off Sectoral Impact Broader Macroeconomic Linkage
Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities helps efficiency
Study Focus: The study explores how land-holding farmers in rural India, who engage in non-farming activities, experience improved labour efficiency on their farms. Relevance : GS 3 (Economic Development, Agriculture, and Science & Technology) Key Findings: Study Methodology: Role of Non-Farm Activities: Challenges: Recommendations: Implications for Farming: Conclusion: Non-farm activities, especially through migration or entrepreneurship, can […]
How governmentality exacerbates the problem of farmers’ stubble burning
A study analyzes how governmentality and market failures exacerbate the issue of farmers’ stubble burning in India. It highlights how policies like MSP push farmers toward mono-cropping and unsustainable practices, with stubble burning seen as a survival tactic. Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development,Agriculture) Governmentality and Its Role in Exacerbating Stubble Burning: Neoliberal Policies and Market Failures: Farmers’ Perceptions and Government Policies: Market […]
Urban consumers are worried about their income levels
Context : Divergence Between Employment Optimism and Income Pessimism Relevance : GS 1(Urbanization), GS 3(Economy) Reversal of Income Optimism Since March 2024 Rural Income Pessimism More Pronounced Rising Commodity Prices Pressuring Households Spending Has Increased, But Not Due to Higher Incomes Deterioration in Overall Economic Sentiment Key Takeaways
India better off than others in tariff row
Context: Global Tariff War Impact Relevance : GS 3(Economy ,Global Trade) RBI’s Response & Growth Revision Why India is Less Affected Inflation Impact: Mixed Outlook Currency Stability & Resilience Strategic Advantages for India Conclusion: India’s Position
RBI cuts repo rate by 0.25%
Context : The Reserve Bank of India, amid global trade tensions and slowing domestic demand, cut the repo rate by 0.25% to 6%. It also revised the GDP growth forecast downward from 6.7% to 6.5%, signaling a shift to a more accommodative policy stance. Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Repo Rate Cut: Shift in Policy Stance: GDP Growth Forecast Lowered: Global Trade War Impact: Impact […]
Banks to pay same interest rates
Background Context Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy ) Key Provisions of the Master Direction Implications of the New RBI Guidelines For Banks For Depositors For the Economy Conclusion