Increased outward FDI by Indian firms ‘warrants attention
Rising Outward FDI by Indian Firms Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Domestic Investment Caution Economic Context Implications for Policy and Economy Need for Encouraging Domestic Investment Summary
Examining the RBI’s remittances survey
Significance of Remittances in India’s External Sector Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Structural Shifts in Source Countries Implications of the Shift Growing Skew in Transaction Sizes Rise of Digital Remittance Channels Corridor-Wise Digital Disparities Sub-National Disparities Missing Data on Remittance Usage Key Concerns for Policymakers
IIP growth at 8-month low of 2.7% in April
Headline Figure Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Sector-wise Performance Outlier Performance Concerns and Implications Policy Relevance Way Forward
RBI revises draft on REs’ AIF investments
Regulatory Background Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy , Banking) Revised Draft Directions Highlights Provisioning Norms for Risk Containment Regulatory Coordination Broader Implications
U.N. snips outlook for India growth to 6.3% on global slowdown
Key Update by the U.N. Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Global Economic Context India’s Growth Drivers (According to U.N.) Analytical Insights Implications for India
FinMin undertaking parallel review of RBI buffers with eye on dividends
Core Issue Relevance : GS 3(Economy ,Banking) Background Government’s Motivation Current Developments RBI’s Position Strategic Implications Broader Context
Unemployment at 5.1% women labour force rises: PLFS data
Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Data from PLFS (April 2025, CWS Method) New Features of Revamped PLFS Women’s Labour Participation Expert Commentary: Dr. Sridhar Kundu Policy Implications
Centre revamps PLFS includes rural jobs data
Key Points of PLFS Revamp Relevance : GS 3(Labour Force) Sampling and Coverage Enhancements Release Schedule and Scope Implications and Significance
Value of new govt. projects announced hits a six-year high
Surge in New Investment Announcements (March 2025 Quarter) Relevance : GS 3 (Economy & Infrastructure) Sectoral and Contextual Drivers Government Investment Factors Ground Reality: High Drop and Low Completion Rates Gestation Period and Implementation Challenges Investment vs Execution Gap Outlook Ahead Conclusion
Modi champions ‘orange economy’ at WAVES
Context : At the WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched India as a rising hub of the orange economy—focused on creativity, culture, and intellectual property. He urged global content creators to “create in India, create for the world,” highlighting the country’s cultural inclusivity and digital growth. Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Highlights from PM’s Speech Global & Strategic […]