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’s development in 2025 marks the central role of women in science, health, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasises that women’s well-being sustains families and the...
The Government of India introduced major reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in 2025. Announced on Independence Day, these reforms aim to simplify the tax...
Recent data from 2025 shows India’s inflation rates remain unusually low. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was 2.07% in August. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose only 0.52%...
The rise of virtual digital assets (VDAs), commonly known as cryptocurrencies or crypto-assets, marks a very important shift in global finance and technology. By 2025, VDAs have grown...
The Government of India is exploring isobutanol as a new biofuel blended with diesel. This follows unsuccessful attempts to blend ethanol with diesel. The Automotive Research Association of...
India’s GST Council raised tax rates on ultra-processed and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) in 2025. The tax on aerated waters with sugar, fruit-based carbonated drinks, and caffeinated beverages increased...
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by the Government of India in August 2014, has become a landmark initiative in expanding financial inclusion. By mid-2025, it...
India achieved its best-ever rank of 99 out of 167 countries in the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index. This reflects steady progress since 2021, especially in access...
Since September 2025, thousands of farmers in Maharashtra have been protesting over the sharp fall in onion prices. Maharashtra is India’s largest onion-producing state. The current distress stems...
Recent data from India’s 2024 Household Consumption Survey and the World Bank’s 2025 report reveal contrasting pictures of poverty. While extreme poverty appears to have declined sharply, food...
