Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being of a region. It involves increasing wealth, reducing poverty, and enhancing living standards. This can be achieved through various means, such as industrialisation, infrastructure development, and education. In India, economic development has been influenced by historical events, government policies, and cultural factors. Sustainable practices are essential for long-term growth.
India is advancing plans to develop fusion energy through the Steady-state Superconducting Tokamak-Bharat (SST-Bharat). The project aims to build a fusion-fission hybrid reactor with a power output five...
India’s tea industry is poised for growth in the global market. In 2024, India ranked second in tea production and consumption and third in exports. The country produced...
India’s healthcare policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has evolved since 2014. It now forms a central pillar of the nation’s vision for a developed India by 2047....
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms approved in September 2025 mark a major transformation in India’s indirect tax framework. These reforms simplify tax rates, ease compliance, and...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently initiated a public consultation to review its Monetary Policy (MP) framework ahead of March 2026. The focus is on formulating...
The Indian power sector continues to face critical challenges in ensuring the financial viability of distribution utilities, commonly known as Discoms. Despite multiple reform attempts, including debt restructuring...
Recent discussions between India and the United States have brought into light trade disagreement centred on corn imports. The U.S. demands that India import American corn, a move...
India’s economic growth strategy in 2025 focuses on boosting household consumption. Other growth drivers like private investment and net exports face challenges. Government expenditure remains strong but cannot...
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) underwent a major reform effective September 22, 2025. The overhaul, termed GST 2.0, rationalised tax slabs and rates across multiple sectors. This...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing a proposal to allow foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivatives. This move...
