Why have special economic zones rules been relaxed?
Why Are Semiconductors Important? Relevance : GS 3(Economy) Why Were SEZ Rules Relaxed? Key Relaxations in SEZ Rules (June 2024) Impact So Far Strategic Significance for India Conclusion
Retail inflation eases to six-year low
Headline Trend: Retail Inflation at 6-Year Low Relevance : GS 3 (Inflations) Food Inflation Drives Decline RBI Policy Implication Economic Implications Broader Economic Context
Foreign investors shift money out of Delhi to ‘promising’ Maharashtra
FDI Trend Overview (2015–2025) Relevance : GS 3(FDI) Declining Share of Delhi Maharashtra’s Rise as FDI Magnet Karnataka’s Consistent Performance Gujarat’s Steady Improvement Tamil Nadu’s Decline Expert Insight: “Flight to Quality” Implications for India
Dassault Aviation ties up with Tata for Rafale fighter fuselage
Overview of the Agreement Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ,Economy , Defence) Significance of the Move Production and Capacity Implications for Indian Aerospace Industry Strategic and Geopolitical Relevance Statements from Leadership Conclusion
Is India the world’s fourth largest economy?
India’s GDP Rank: What’s Being Celebrated Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Limits of GDP as a Measure GDP Conversion Methods: Market Exchange Rate vs PPP Market Exchange Rates (MER) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) The “Big Economy Illusion” Caveats and Misinterpretations What Should Be Measured Instead Conclusion
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