Topic — Economy

💡 Remember: CCI approved the merger of 51 Malabar Group companies into Malabar Gold and Diamonds Limited.

💡 Remember: CCI cleared upGrad Education to acquire and merge with Sorting Hat Technologies.

💡 The ISP (Base 2024-25), a monthly Laspeyres index, will integrate GST and other data to monitor India's service sector dynamics.

💡 The Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 amendment reduces standard weight requirements for high-capacity instruments from 50% to 20% for EoDB.

💡 Remember EBP's 20% target met early, huge FOREX savings, and farmer income boost since 2014-15.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Sixteenth Finance Commission significantly increased Rural Local Body grants (over ₹4 lakh crore) for 2026-31, emphasizing OSR and digital platforms like SAMARTH for 'Viksit Panchayat'.

💡 Remember: Coal Ministry now permits Insurance Surety Bonds instead of bank guarantees for coal blocks for financial ease.

💡 Remember: ACME exported Green Ammonia to IHI and Green Methanol to MGC, bolstering India's NGHM global role.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI approved the Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd. acquisition by a consortium including Big Banyan and Times Internet.

💡 Remember: CCI greenlit Mars Equity Dragon Fund VCC's stake in Krazybee (NBFI) and Finnovation (KreditBee app).

💡 CCI approved Anantam InvIT's acquisition of seven DBL-linked highway SPVs.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI approved DWS acquiring a stake in Nippon Life India AIF.

💡 Remember: Kanpur-Kabrai Highway, NH-34, 7145.14 crore, BOT (Toll), Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor, PM GatiShakti.

💡 Remember: NH-148AE's 8.1 Km, Rs. 6969.67 crore tunnel connects Dwarka Expressway to Nelson Mandela Marg via HAM.

💡 Remember GST for its 2017 launch, taxpayer growth, Next-Gen Reforms in 2025 (5%, 18% slabs, 40% on luxury/sin), and the ₹40 lakh registration limit for goods.

💡 Remember: Tourism Ministry + NITI Aayog = 'Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector' report for Viksit Bharat 2047.

💡 Remember: NITI Aayog & Tourism Ministry for Viksit Bharat 2047 focused on ease of doing business in tourism.

💡 For the exam: Remember the NIIF total commitment of ₹60,000 crore and its role in infrastructure funding.

💡 For the exam: Remember the first commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to UAE on 26 June 2026.

💡 The Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 by DPIIT allows BIS Scheme II licenses for quality compliance, easing industry transition.

💡 Remember PAIMANA (MoSPI) tracks 1,987 projects worth ₹42.50 lakh crore (May 2026), dominated by Transport & Logistics and Road Transport & Highways.

💡 Remember: CCI approved Alpha Wave Ventures II's acquisition of Nxtra Data (data centers).

💡 Remember: CCI approval for Honda's 21% stake in Astemo (from Hitachi) impacts auto components.

💡 Remember: The Department of Pharmaceuticals sought feedback by 15 July 2026 for the GTE Exemption List of medical devices.

💡 Remember: 56 critical mineral blocks, 11 exploration licences, with new states like Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha seeing first-time auctions.

💡 The Lakhanpur project (Odisha), a ₹25,016 crore joint venture of BHEL-CIL (BCGCL), is India's first commercial coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant.

💡 Remember: The first BRICS MSME Forum in 2026 took place in Agra, India, focusing on collaboration and sustainability for MSMEs.

💡 Remember IMPACT (International Mobilization Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade) for G7 and India's inclusive growth.

💡 For the exam: Remember PSS (Price Support Scheme) supports MSP for pulses/oilseeds in four states: UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Haryana.

💡 For the exam: Remember the three pillars – banking (Sahkar Sarathi, NUCFDC, MuleHunter.AI), organic (NCOL), and exports (NCEL, Co-op Mark) – for cooperative sector growth.

💡 For the exam: Remember GHCI for transparency, state policies, the Mission's 2023 launch, its ₹19,744 crore outlay, and key targets (5 MMT, 6 lakh jobs, ₹8 lakh crore investment).

💡 Remember: CCI cleared Kedaara Group's equity buy in Axis Finance.

💡 Remember: CCI approval for TVS acquiring PGIM India's wealth management (mutual funds, etc.) entities.

💡 Remember: CCI cleared Temasek subsidiary Jongsong's investment in Romsons medical devices.

💡 For the exam: Remember the PLFS (MoSPI) surveys LFPR, WPR, UR; urban UR reached a one-year low (6.4%) in May 2026.

💡 Remember the new WPI base year is 2022-23, replacing 2011-12, with more items and new PPIs.

💡 For the exam: Remember Indore Declaration (2026) for four new BRICS agricultural platforms.

💡 The 2025 Income-tax Act webinar, held on June 9, 2026, included 1100+ participants and covered international tax.

💡 Remember DPIIT and ONDC's DigiDukaan aims to digitize 1.4 crore kirana stores for FMCG procurement.

💡 Remember: The new order, valid for 90 days, limits retail diesel to 200 litres/day to prevent bulk resale, enforced under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

💡 CPI and CFPI for May 2026: Remember overall CPI 3.93% and CFPI 4.78%.

💡 Remember MAHSR as India's 1st HSR (320 kmph), 508 km across three regions, using Japanese Shinkansen tech and featuring India's 1st undersea tunnel.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Assam-Nagaland-Centre Tripartite MoU focuses on mineral oil operations and energy security via cooperative federalism.

💡 Remember: India's 9 FTAs cover 38 countries, including EFTA's $100B investment for 1M jobs over 15 years.

💡 Remember: India's 4 Labour Codes, increased youth/women workforce, and expanded social security are key reforms discussed at 114th ILC.

💡 Remember: Round-3 of Textile PLI now has 96 companies with significant investment.

💡 Remember CCI clears Sanlam Mauritius acquiring more of Shriram Life Insurance (registered with IRDAI).

💡 Remember: CCI approval for Ancat (an ANTA subsidiary) acquiring a 29.06% stake in PUMA.

💡 Remember Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A for its 6.032 Km length, Rs.2,169.04 crore cost, and connectivity to the Airport, benefiting 2,000 during construction.

💡 For the exam: Remember increased budget, near-complete electrification, Vande Bharat & Kavach deployment, and Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for railway modernization post-2014.

💡 India's inclusion in EU Regulation 2026/1189 ensures continued market access for aquaculture, eggs, honey, animal casings post-September 2026, boosting USD 1.59 billion fisheries exports.

💡 For the exam: Remember India's EODB, Competitiveness, GovTech, and E-Gov rankings all improved over the last decade.

💡 Remember: PM chairs EAC-PM to discuss economic transformation, ease of living/doing business.

💡 For the exam: Remember G-Secs reform = tax exemption from April 2026 + FAR expansion (new long-term G-Secs, Green Bonds) + General Route simplification (limits removed).

💡 Remember: FY25-26 annual real GDP growth was 7.7%, Q4 real GDP growth 7.8%, and base year changed to 2022-23.

💡 Remember PROI limits (10%/24%), FPI G-Sec accessibility (FAR, no 3 limits), and FPI G-Sec tax exemption from April 1, 2026.

💡 E85, priced ~₹20 lower, is 80-85% ethanol for flex-fuel vehicles, launching across 48 outlets.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Maruti Suzuki flex-fuel launch, the E20-E100 blend range, ₹12,403 crore farmer income potential, and NITI Aayog's zero-emission classification.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI approved UPL's crop protection business restructuring involving India and global operations.

💡 Remember: CCI approved DAE's acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance in the aircraft leasing sector.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Rs.10,000 crore interest-free advance to OMCs for ATF price stabilization to help Scheduled Indian Airlines amid the West Asia crisis.

💡 Remember, ₹10,000 crore for OMCs over 36 months stabilizes ATF for Indian airlines, crucial for operational costs.

💡 For the exam: Remember Rs.10,000 crore interest-free advance to OMCs for ATF price stability for 36 months.

💡 For the exam: Remember the new WPI base year is 2022-23, and India is moving towards PPIs, aligning with IMF recommendations.

💡 Remember: The 2026 Legal Metrology reforms (Jan Vishwas Act) simplify business registration and compliance via 'Improvement Notices' and GATC, balancing ease with consumer protection.

💡 Remember the new SAED rates for Petrol (1.5), Diesel (13.5), and ATF (9.5) effective June 1, 2026.

💡 Cotton import duties are waived from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, for the textile sector.

💡 Remember: Customs duty off cotton imports for June-Oct 2026 helps the textile industry.

💡 MCA expands CSR to include funding NPOs via 'Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments' on Social Stock Exchange, with a 10% spending cap.

💡 For the exam: Remember the NITI Aayog roadmap for semiconductors, targeting USD 120-150 billion by 2035 with ISM 2.0.

💡 Puducherry gets two new SEZs, with the Oulgaret Municipality developing the first ULB-led IT/ITES SEZ in India.

💡 For the exam: Remember Odisha (location), Intel & 3DGS (partners), and Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing (technology) under India Semiconductor Mission.

💡 Remember the RBI-SBV MoU (05.05.2026) for QR code-based cross-border payments.

💡 The DFS launched the Common Landing Portal with PSB Alliance to unify searching for various unclaimed financial assets, supporting "आपका अधिकार" and financial empowerment.

💡 The LPPI (Sagar Aankalan) and four digital initiatives for maritime sector were launched, reflecting India's improved World Bank LPI ranking (22nd).

💡 Remember: GHE increased (3x in absolute, 1.15% to 1.43% of GDP), while OOPE declined (64.2% to 43.4%).

💡 Remember: CCI approved Mercuria + Tata International JV for commodity trading in DIFC, UAE.

💡 CCI approved the merger of newly incorporated Indovida India into packaging major EPL Limited.

💡 For the exam: Remember the new IIP base year is 2022-23, replacing 2011-12, with broader coverage and new sub-indices from June 1, 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' Committee, established via the 2026-27 Budget, is chaired by the NITI Aayog CEO and targets a 10% global services market share by 2047.

💡 For the exam: BHAVYA Scheme by DPIIT (Commerce & Industry) for 100 industrial parks, ₹33,660 crore, NICDC as PMA, 2026-32.

💡 Remember TRAI extended public Wi-Fi consultation deadlines to June 1st for comments and June 15th for counter-comments.

💡 The NISM-IICA MoU focuses on Corporate Governance, ESG, and Capital Markets development.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI approved LFPL & others acquiring stake in Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (Burger King India).

💡 Remember: CCI cleared Cube Highways Trust's acquisition of four road-operating SPVs as an InvIT.

💡 CCI approved Blackstone and co-investors acquiring Neysa Networks, an AI cloud services provider.

💡 The MoSPI conducts annual joint SDP estimate discussions for FYs 2022-23 to 2024-25 using the new 2022-23 base year.

💡 Remember: Tata-ASML for India's first semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

💡 Remember: WPI inflation hit 8.3% in April 2026, largely due to Fuel & Power price hikes.

💡 Remember: MSMEs drive GDP and exports; formalization via Udyam, credit via CGS/SRI Fund, and payment protection via SAMADHAAN are key.

💡 The CCEA boosted Kharif MSP for 2026-27, notably Sunflower Seed, aligning with the 1.5 times cost objective.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCEA approval, highest hike for Sunflower Seed, and Moong's highest margin.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Rs.37,500 crore outlay, 75 MT target, 30-year linkage tenure, and 2030 coal gasification goal.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Rs.37,500 crore outlay, 75 MT target for gasification, and 30-year coal linkage for this coal gasification scheme.

💡 For the exam: Nagpur Airport's 30-year lease extension to GNIAL (GMR) under PPP aims for a 30M passenger capacity regional aviation hub.

💡 Remember: Ahmedabad-Dholera is India's 1st indigenous semi high-speed rail, 134 Kms, costing Rs. 20,667 crore.

💡 For the exam: Nagpur Airport (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar) is modernizing via PPP with GNIAL for 30 years, involving AAI and MIL.

💡 Remember: Ahmedabad-Dholera is India's 1st semi high-speed rail, 134 Km, costing ₹20,667 Cr, by 2030-31.

💡 Remember: CCI cleared CPPIB India's investment in Indian data center firm Ctrl S.

💡 For the exam: Remember the CCI approved TEMPL's 7.14% stake acquisition and a three-entity merger into LEWL in 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI approved Kimberly-Clark taking sole control of Kenvue, impacting consumer health and hygiene markets.

💡 Remember: CCI approval for Adani Power to acquire GVK Energy via IBC, adding hydro to Adani's portfolio.

💡 BMIP's $1.5B pool, backed by a $1.4B sovereign guarantee, ensures maritime insurance for Indian vessels against all risks.

💡 ECLGS 5.0: ₹5,000 Cr for airlines, 7-year tenure, 2-year moratorium, loans till March 2027.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Cotton Mission's Rs.5659.22 crore outlay, 32 lakh farmer beneficiaries, 2031 target, and Kasturi Cotton Bharat branding.

💡 Remember: 2 new semiconductor units, total 12 under ISM, located in Gujarat, with GaN tech for Mini/Micro-LEDs.

💡 Remember ECLGS 5.0: 100% MSME guarantee, 90% airline/non-MSME, Rs.2,55,000 crore credit, valid till March 31, 2027.

💡 The 2026-27 Sugarcane FRP is Rs. 365/qtl at 10.25% recovery, impacting 5 crore farmers.

💡 Remember 2026-27 Sugarcane FRP is Rs. 365/qtl (10.25% recovery), benefiting 5 crore farmers.

💡 Remember: The two new semiconductor projects, with over ₹3,900 crore investment, boost India's Mini/Micro-LED and OSAT capabilities in Gujarat.

💡 Remember ECLGS 5.0 offers 100% guarantee for MSMEs, 90% for others, targets ₹2.55 lakh crore credit, and covers loans until March 31, 2027.

💡 Remember: 3 projects, Rs 23,437 Cr, 6 states, 901 Kms new lines by 2030-31 under PM-Gati Shakti.

💡 Remember: NHAI's MLFF system on NH-48 in Gujarat uses FASTag with E-Notices for non-payment.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 2030 market projection of $16.2 billion for India, 10th MTI rank, and the AYUSH Visa.

💡 FLFP up to 40% by 2025, buoyed by SHGs and social protection expanding to 64% by 2025.

💡 RoDTEP schedules are updated from May 1, 2026, aligning 194 tariff lines with the new Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

💡 Remember: Diesel at 23, ATF at 33, Petrol Nil, from May 1, 2026, to manage domestic fuel availability.

💡 Remember: UPI is a Decade Old (2016 launch), 700+ Banks, 49% Global Share, ₹314L Cr Value.

💡 Remember NARCL for 'accelerated recoveries in FY 2025–26' and 'acquiring 33 entities' by March 2026.

💡 Remember: 58 companies, ₹1,500 Cr outlay, targeting critical mineral recycling for reduced import dependence.

💡 Remember: CCI approved MAIF 4 India 2 acquiring stakes in Maple IM, PM, and Trust (an InvIT for road assets).

💡 Remember: CCI approved Mizuho's equity acquisition in Avendus, both SEBI-registered merchant bankers.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI facilitates mergers; this one involved four companies in the edible oil sector merging into BN Agrochem.

💡 For the exam: Remember South Coastal Railway Zone notification (June 1, 2026), 100% electrification and record budget for Andhra Pradesh.

💡 ISP (Index of Service Production) compilation by MoSPI using GST data, invited comments by May 5, 2026.

💡 For the exam: Wheat production (2025-26) remained stable and resilient due to increased acreage (0.6 million hectares), early sowing, and improved varietal adoption, despite February 2026 heat stress.

💡 For the exam: Remember DPIIT's ₹10,000 Cr FoF 2.0 uses SIDBI and AIFs to boost startup funding.

💡 For the exam: Remember PM-AASHA expansion (Chhattisgarh) and new masoor procurement (Bihar) involving NCCF and NAFED.

💡 For the exam: Remember 10th largest market, 100% FDI (Sabka Bima), rising household asset share (29.6% FY25), and "Insurance for All by 2047" vision.

💡 Remember: CGTMSE hosted a Global Symposium in Mumbai for its Silver Jubilee, emphasizing collateral-free credit for MSEs and global cooperation.

💡 The CCI approved Vishakha Renewables' merger with Vishakha Glass, involving multiple subsidiary amalgamations.

💡 For the exam: Remember ICI decline (0.4%), fertilizers drop (24.6%), and its weight in IIP (40.27%) for March 2026.

💡 Remember: 50 LMT wheat and 10 LMT wheat products are approved exports, based on 1202 LMT estimated production.

💡 For the exam: BMI Pool provides maritime insurance with a sovereign guarantee of Rs. 12,980 crore for Indian trade continuity.

💡 Remember BMI pool as a domestic maritime insurance pool for Indian vessels with a Rs. 12,980 crore sovereign guarantee.

💡 Remember: The BMI Pool with ₹12,980 crore sovereign guarantee aims for maritime self-reliance under Maritime India Vision 2030.

💡 Remember the two states (UP, AP), total cost (24,815 cr), and total length (601 km) for these railway expansion projects.

💡 Remember: Two multitracking projects (Ghaziabad-Sitapur & Rajahmundry-Visakhapatnam) worth ~₹24,815 Cr for 601 Km, boosting UP & AP by 2030-31.

💡 Remember: The 15th round offers 11 blocks (7 fully, 4 partially explored), mostly non-coking coal, under CMSP 2015 and MMDR 1957.

💡 RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) expanded coverage to Egypt and Jordan on April 17, 2026, implemented by ECGC, aiding MSME exporters.

💡 Remember key figures: 55,200 new startups in FY26, 2.23 lakh total, 23.36 lakh jobs, and ₹20 crore CGSS guarantee.

💡 Remember: DGFT's Norms Committees facilitate duty-free imports (AA/DFIA) for exporters, now with more technical members for faster processing.

💡 Remember: Tata in Dholera, Gujarat = India's First Chip Fab Plant; rules changed 2025.

💡 Remember: The 2026 Mines Rules clarify low-grade iron ore ASP calculation based on Fe content percentages to promote beneficiation and ensure self-sufficiency.

💡 Remember Startup India FoF 2.0 (₹10,000 cr) supports diverse startups via AIFs with SIDBI as an IA.

💡 For the exam: Remember March 2026 CPI (General) was 3.40%, with food inflation at 3.87%, and jewellery among top high-inflation items.

💡 Remember e-NAM for 'One Nation, One Market' improving market access and farmer payments since 2016.

💡 For the exam: Remember JAM Trinity for foundational inclusion and UPI's 2016 launch and massive transaction volumes by 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 98.54 lakh households and 10.27 lakh unincorporated agencies in the construction sector, highlighting its significant contribution.

💡 Remember: 52 new applications, Rs.6708 cr investment, boosting MMF and Technical Textiles.

💡 NBS for Kharif 2026 covers P&K fertilizers from April 1 to Sept 30, with a Rs.41,533.81 Cr budget.

💡 Remember: Kalai-II, Arunachal Pradesh, 1200 MW, Lohit river, 12% free power.

💡 Remember Kamala HEP for its 1720 MW capacity, Rs.26,069.50 crore investment, and location in Arunachal Pradesh.

💡 For the exam: Remember Kamala HEP is a 1720 MW project in Arunachal Pradesh, with a Rs.26,069.50 crore outlay, to be completed in 96 months.

💡 Remember: Kalai-II in Arunachal Pradesh on Lohit River for 1200 MW power.

💡 Remember NITI Aayog's 'Borrowers to Builders' report highlights women's 4.8x credit growth to ₹76 lakh crore by 2025, reaching 36% penetration.

💡 For the exam: Remember the HRRL project in Rajasthan has an increased cost and HPCL's additional equity, targeting July 2026 for operation.

💡 Remember: CCI gave the green light for Warburg Pincus's Coastal Cedar to invest in Fleur Hotels and for Lemon Tree Hotels to restructure on APR 7, 2026.

💡 Remember: CCI cleared Indus Infra Trust's (InvIT) 100% acquisition of KNR SPVs from KNR Constructions, involving NHAI HAM projects.

💡 For the exam: Remember CCI approved Citrus Investment's increased stake in HCM and full control of HCJI on April 7, 2026.

💡 Remember: Torrent acquires Nabha Power; CCI approved 100% acquisition.

💡 Remember: CCI approval for Indriya taking 14.286% of Aditya Birla Housing Finance.

💡 For the exam: Remember GeM's cumulative GMV of ₹18.4 lakh crore and significant MSE contribution (68% orders) in FY26.

💡 Remember 6.05 GW highest annual addition in FY 2025-26 pushing total wind capacity over 56 GW.

💡 ASISSE by NSO (MoSPI) is the first survey for incorporated services (FY 2024-25), surveying 1.21 lakh enterprises via GSTN.

💡 Remember: Budget 2026-27 (₹2761.80 cr) for fisheries + 106% production growth (197.75 LT) = India's Blue Revolution success.

💡 Remember: The government exempted customs duty on petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, due to the West Asia conflict.

💡 Remember: The CCS meeting focused on mitigating the West Asia conflict's impact on India's economy through supply diversification, price control, and essential commodity availability.

💡 Remember: 30% export value limit, 20% value addition, and specific exclusion sectors for SEZ DTA concessions.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 2026-27 relief for SEZ to DTA sales, requiring 20% value addition, capped at 30% of exports, for units operational by March 31, 2025.

💡 Remember: CBDT reached 1034 total APAs, signed record 219 in FY 2025-26 including 84 BAPAs, and Finance Act 2026 updated Safe Harbour Rules.

💡 For the exam: Remember CBIC removed the ₹10 lakh cap and added RTO for courier exports from April 1, 2026, boosting ease of business.

💡 Remember ECMS targets electronics manufacturing growth through strategic investments, job creation, and fostering domestic capabilities, including pioneering plants for key components.

💡 Remember: RBI raised collateral-free agri-loans to ₹ 2 lakh from Jan 2025; 18% of bank credit is for agriculture, with 10% for SMFs.

💡 Remember the 10-year Green Ammonia agreements for 7.24 lakh TPA, saving $2.5 billion over 10 years at a low of ₹49.75/kg.

💡 For the exam: Remember Budget 2026-27 allows SEZs limited, concessional DTA sales; India has 368 SEZs (Feb 2026), with new ones for chips in Gujarat and Karnataka.

💡 For the exam: Remember Indian Railways uses e-auctions for NFR ads, prohibiting alcohol, tobacco, erotic, and private accident insurance content.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 'Team India' approach, focus on economic stability (energy, supply chains, agriculture), and specific measures like excise duty cuts and increased LPG allocation.

💡 Remember: PLI ACC scheme aims for 50 GWh capacity by 2021 approval, but only 1 GWh is installed.

💡 For the exam: Remember India is a top global producer (1st in pulses/millets, 2nd in rice/wheat/fruits/veg) with record 2024-25 output and increasing exports.

💡 For the exam: NMET is key to India's self-reliance in critical minerals through accelerated exploration and domestic value chains.

💡 Remember: TRAI's 2026 amendments revise financial disincentives in the 1999 Tariff Order and 2016 Accounting Separation Regulations.

💡 For the exam: Remember RBI (revised instructions, MuleHunter.AI, FLW), IDPIC (AI fraud detection), and CFLs (2,421 by March 2025) are key to combating digital fraud.

💡 For the exam: Remember the key regulators (RBI, IRDAI, SEBI), the UDGAM portal, and the “आपका अधिकार” campaign related to unclaimed funds.

💡 The new CPI base year is 2024, updated using HCES 2023-24, and includes online market data.

💡 Remember: The 7th Tranche offers 19 blocks following the MMDR Act, 1957 amendment in 2023; revenue accrues to States.

💡 Remember: 100MT by 2030 for Coal Gasification with ₹8,500 Cr incentive.

💡 Remember Prakriti 2026 and the Indian Carbon Market Portal for India's CCTS and climate commitments.

💡 For the exam: Remember PRARAMBH 2026 is the campaign for the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, supported by Website 2.0 and Kar Saathi.

💡 Remember: Two PLI schemes (Pharma '21, Bulk Drugs '20) exceeding investment targets by Dec 2025, boosting domestic production.

💡 For the exam: Remember ICI represents ~40% of IIP, with Steel & Cement showing strong growth, while Oil & Gas declined in Feb 2026.

💡 Remember: BHAVYA = 100 industrial parks by NICDC with 'plug-and-play' readiness, supported by PM GatiShakti.

💡 RELIEF, via ECGC, provides financial risk mitigation for exporters (including MSMEs) affected by West Asia logistics issues, costing Rs. 497 Crores.

💡 Remember: 2014 - $10B ➡️ 2025 - $195B ➡️ 2030 - $300B driven by BioE3 and 11,800+ startups.

💡 For the exam: Remember NITI Aayog's target for sports equipment exports by 2036 (from 0.5% to 11% global share), key clusters (Jalandhar, Meerut), and investment figure (₹7,500 crore).

💡 Remember BHAVYA (₹33,660 cr, 100 parks) is a new plug-and-play industrial development scheme for Viksit Bharat.

💡 For the exam: BHAVYA (₹33,660 Cr) builds 100 plug-and-play industrial parks (100-1000 acres) with up to ₹1 Cr/acre financial support.

💡 For the exam: Remember RBI's DLA directory (2025), MeitY's IT Act 69A, and MHA's cybercrime portal/1930 are key tools against loan app fraud.

💡 Remember: NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026 now covers 10 North-Eastern/Himalayan + 18 major states, released on March 11, 2026.

💡 Remember: CCI approved Cube V's acquisition of four road businesses for Indian infrastructure.

💡 Remember: CCI approves acquisitions; this one involves MacRitchie (a Temasek subsidiary) and fitness company Curefit.

💡 For the exam: Remember 10% LBC BO via automatic route, 60-day expedited clearance for specified sectors, and the new BO definition.

💡 Remember SAKSHAM NUDGE and Section 139(8A) for voluntary compliance after the March 2026 restaurant survey.

💡 DFS Secretary (M. Nagaraju) met PSBs and IBBI to expedite 20 high-value IBC cases resolved and monitor 20 pending at NCLT.

💡 Remember: XV FC Grants to Assam's Rural Local Bodies (Panchayats & ADCs) for Eleventh Schedule subjects and basic services like sanitation and water.

💡 Remember: DGFT extended EO for Advance/EPCG Authorisations till August 31, 2026, for March-May 2026 expiry, no fees.

💡 For the exam: Remember UPI handles ~50% global real-time payments, 81% Indian retail payments, processed 21.7B transactions in Jan 2026 across 691 banks.

💡 Remember: CBI (Central Bank of India) got CCI approval for increased Generali insurance stake (1.09% GCICL, 0.82% GCLICL).

💡 Remember: CCI greenlit GASBWP (Singapore) investing in Balaji Wafers (Indian snacks).

💡 Remember CCI clears REITs for real estate acquisitions.

💡 The 8th CPC wants online input by April 30, 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember ₹13,000 Cr for BioPharma SHAKTI and 3 Chemical Parks targets 5-6% global share by 2030 and $1T by 2040.

💡 Remember: IIP for January 2026 is 4.8% overall, with Manufacturing and Electricity leading the charge.

💡 For the exam: Remember the exponential growth in electronics production and mobile manufacturing (2014-15 vs 2024-25), and the increased outlays for ECMS and ISM 2.0 in the 2026-27 Budget.

💡 Remember EMI is a trust-based scheme by CBIC for deferred customs duty, active from April 2026 to March 2028.