India’s rise to 4th largest economy belies per capita reality
GDP Growth vs. Per Capita Reality Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Structural Transformation of the Workforce Quality of Employment Education Indicators Health Indicators Human Development Index (HDI) Conclusion
Government meets fiscal deficit target of 4.8% for FY25
Fiscal Deficit Achievement Relevance : GS 2(Governance), GS 3(Indian Economy) Revenue vs Expenditure Revenue Shortfalls Disinvestment Slippage Next Year’s Fiscal Target Implications & Challenges
GDP growth at 6.5% in 2024-25 slowest since the pandemic
Overall Annual Performance (2024–25) Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Quarterly Growth Analysis Comparative Perspective Government Outlook Possible Implications
SEBI releases new framework on F&Orisk monitoring
Key Highlights Relevance : GS 3(Economy, Trade) Major Reform: Delta-Based OI Calculation Purpose and Benefits Impact on Traders and Market Regulatory Significance
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