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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Indian-Economy.

India's Manufacturing Renaissance: A New Industrial Era

How political leadership is transforming the manufacturing landscape and fostering economic growth in India.

Jan 16, 2026 • 5 min

India's Exports Grow Amid Trade Deficit Concerns

Despite a 1.8% year-on-year rise in exports, India's trade deficit widened significantly in December 2025 due to global economic factors.

Jan 16, 2026 • 5 min

From Monopoly to Marketplace: India’s Insurance Journey Comes Full Circle

Three decades after the Malhotra Committee, liberalisation has transformed insurance ownership, but access, trust and clarity remain unfinished business

Jan 14, 2026 • 7 min

Demand-Led PSE Privatisation and the Case for a Clear Roadmap

CII proposes a faster, predictable disinvestment pipeline to unlock value, boost efficiency and fund development priorities

Jan 12, 2026 • 5 min

GSDP Share as a Fair Criterion for Central State Tax Devolution

Why using GSDP share can balance equity and efficiency in Finance Commission based central transfers

Jan 9, 2026 • 6 min

India’s Steel Giants Face Antitrust Reckoning as CCI Finds Evidence of Price Collusion

A confidential order flags coordinated pricing by major producers and senior executives, testing the credibility of competition enforcement in a sector critical to infrastructure and growth.

Jan 7, 2026 • 7 min

India’s Exports Defy U.S. Tariffs: Growth Surges Amid Global Diversification

Smartphones and strategic market shifts offset tariff-hit sectors, highlighting India’s resilience and adaptive trade strategies in 2025

Jan 6, 2026 • 4 min

Narrow Fiscal Room GST Cuts and Low Inflation Strain Government Finances

Revenue shortfalls, delayed tax measures, and subdued GDP growth force a delicate balance between growth-focused spending and fiscal discipline

Jan 3, 2026 • 4 min

India’s Economy Stays Resilient Amid Global Uncertainty, RBI Warns of External Risks

Robust domestic demand and strong financial buffers underpin growth, but geopolitical tensions, trade volatility, and market fragilities pose near-term challenges, says Financial Stability Report

Jan 2, 2026 • 5 min

Foreign Investors Flee Indian Equities: ₹1.6 Lakh Crore Exits in 2025

High valuations, a weakening rupee, and global AI enthusiasm divert foreign capital, while modest inflows into equity mutual funds hint at cautious optimism

Jan 2, 2026 • 6 min

Export Promotion Mission Rolls Out Market Access Push with ₹4,531-Crore Support

First tranche of EPM guidelines prioritises MSME exporters through trade fairs, buyer-seller meets and overseas delegations till 2031

Jan 2, 2026 • 6 min

“Beyond the Debt Headlines: Why Tamil Nadu’s Numbers Tell a Different Story”

“Amid comparisons and alarmist claims, the state’s growth, investments, and fiscal management reveal resilience and strategic borrowing that charts a forward-looking economic path.”

Jan 2, 2026 • 3 min

Cabinet Freezes ₹87,695-Crore AGR Dues, Giving Vodafone Idea a Breathing Space

Five-year moratorium and rescheduling of payments signal the Centre’s bid to stabilise a highly concentrated telecom sector while safeguarding its 49% stake and 20 crore subscribers

Jan 2, 2026 • 3 min