Union Budget 2026 – Overview and Analysis
The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented on Feb 1, 2026. Continued the government’s multi-year plan for growth-driven. by capital expenditure, fiscal responsibility, and structural reforms. It sets a spending target of ₹53.47 lakh crore, which is an…
Complete Analysis of the Economic Survey 2025-26
The Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on January 29, 2026, offers a mostly positive outlook on India’s economy. It will help shape the Union Budget 2026. The report highlights India’s strong growth momentum. The First Advance Estimates forecast…
Economics of Rare Earth Metals
Rare earth elements and critical minerals are vital for clean energy and technology. They form strong permanent magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs), provide battery materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel) for high-density EV and grid…
Indian Rupee Depreciation Against the US Dollar
Introduction In recent years, the Indian Rupee has undergone significant depreciation against the US Dollar, emerging as one of India’s most pressing macroeconomic concerns. Specifically, the currency weakened from around ₹74 per dollar in early 2022 to…
Green Economy: Can India Balance Growth with Climate Goals?
India stands at a crucial point in history. As the world’s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy, it faces a unique challenge. It must achieve what took wealthy nations a century—industrialisation, poverty reduction, and…
MSMEs and the Future of Job Creation in India
India’s growing workforce presents both opportunities and challenges. Official data shows that India’s labour force grew to about 64.3 crore in 2023, an increase of over 16.8 crore jobs since 2017. Unemployment has reportedly dropped to around 3.2%.…