Economic policy refers to the strategies and actions taken by a government to manage its economy. It includes decisions on taxation, government spending, and regulation. These policies aim to promote economic growth, reduce unemployment, and control inflation. In India, economic policy has evolved significantly since independence. It reflects the country’s diverse needs and challenges, balancing growth with social equity.
Oil India has stepped up its upstream exploration work by completing seismic studies on blocks won in the ninth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). The...
For decades after Independence, Indian economic policy instinctively tilted in favour of labour over capital. Redistribution, employment guarantees, and State-led spending dominated the political imagination. Yet 2025 is...
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), one of India’s most ambitious social security programmes, has returned to the centre of public debate after a group...
The rupee slipping below ₹90 to a dollar has triggered sharp political debate, especially with Parliament in session. Yet, beyond rhetoric, the episode raises deeper economic questions: what...
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is crucial for rural employment in India. Recently, the Union Ministry of Rural Development allocated ₹2,851 crore to Tamil...
The Government of India has increased its procurement of tur (pigeon pea) this year. As of April 13, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture reported 3,40,000 tonnes procured under...
Recent data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reveals shift in the demographics of Indian migrants. The 2023-24 remittances survey indicates that skilled professionals are increasingly moving...
Recent discussions between the United States and India highlight the push for a comprehensive trade agreement. The US seeks to expand its agricultural exports to India, which remains...
In recent developments, Bitcoin has gained attention as a potential alternative to traditional reserve currencies like the US dollar. This shift comes amid efforts by governments to diversify...
Global economic growth is projected to show slight improvement. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates growth to reach 3.3 percent this year. This figure remains below the pre-pandemic...
