Economic Growth, Poverty, Fiscal Policy, Social Issues, and More

Economic Growth and Development in India

Explore the concepts of economic growth and development, their definitions, determinants, and key differences. Understand how India’s economy has evolved over time, and the factors influencing sustainable economic progress.

State Planning and Market Policy Choices in India

Learn about state planning versus market-based economic strategies, government interventions, planning mechanisms, and NEP reforms. Understand the role of policy choices in India’s economic development and challenges of market failures.

Economic Reforms in India: Liberalisation, Privatisation & Globalisation

Understand India’s economic reforms since 1991, including liberalisation, privatisation, globalisation, and PPPs. Examine their impact on employment, economic growth, trade, and sectoral development in both urban and rural areas.

Growth of Indian Agriculture and Agricultural Reforms

Analyze the evolution of Indian agriculture from 1950 to 2025, including productivity, pricing policies, investment patterns, credit availability, marketing systems, adoption of technology, and persistence of agricultural crises over time.

Industrialisation and Economic Development in India

Explore the role of industrialisation in India’s economic development, including growth trends, structural changes, challenges faced by industries, ownership patterns, and prospects for sustainable industrial expansion in the Indian economy.

Services Sector in India: Growth, Composition & Exports

Gain insight into India’s services sector, its contribution to GDP, employment patterns, sectoral composition, and increasing role in export earnings. Covers IT, financial, tourism, and emerging service industries.

Poverty, Inequality, and Inclusive Growth in India

Understand poverty, inequality, and inclusive growth in India. Study income and non-income indicators, measurement techniques, and policy implications aimed at promoting equitable economic development.

Employment in India: Labour Force, Unemployment & Policies

Explore labour force participation, unemployment dimensions, employment quality, and government policy frameworks. Learn about initiatives to create jobs, skill development programs, and strategies to reduce informal sector dependence.

Credit and Monetary Policy in India

Examine India’s credit and monetary policies, including RBI’s monetary framework, instruments, objectives, transmission mechanisms, and policy lags. Understand the role of monetary policy in controlling inflation, growth, and financial stability.

Monetary Policy Instruments Used by RBI

Learn about key monetary policy instruments, including Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), repo and reverse repo rates, and open market operations. Understand their use in maintaining liquidity and controlling inflation in India.

RBI Refinance, Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)

Understand how the Reserve Bank of India intervenes in money markets using Refinance, MSF, and LAF. Learn how these tools manage liquidity, stabilize the banking system, and influence interest rates.

Stock, Currency and Debt Markets in India: Evolution & Reforms

Explore India’s stock, currency, and debt markets, focusing on reforms since the 1990s. Learn about SEBI, NSE, derivative markets, and structural changes that shaped India’s capital market and financial sector growth.

Public Finance and Fiscal Policy in India

Examine public finance and fiscal policy in India, covering taxation reforms, government expenditure patterns, public debt, fiscal deficits, and challenges. Learn how fiscal policies influence economic stability, growth, and social development.

Explore a detailed timeline and overview of key economic topics including economic growth and development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, fiscal policy, social issues, and other economics topics.