India’s jobs crisis, the macroeconomic reasons Subject :Economy Section: Unemployment and inflation Context: The employment challenge can no longer be met only through more rapid GDP growth; a separate policy focus is needed on employment. Two types of employment The first is wage employment which is a result of labour demanded by employers […]
IMF Warning on India’s Debt Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context: The IMF warns that India’s general government debt may exceed 100% of GDP by 2028 in the medium term. Long-term risks are identified due to the need for significant investment in climate resilience New concessional financing, increased private sector investment, and carbon […]
Reassessing Perspectives: A Compilation of Essays by the Finance Ministry Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: Reassessing Perspectives, a compilation of essays by the Finance Ministry aims to spotlight concerns regarding the methodologies employed by major global credit rating agencies and their adverse impact on India. It underscores the necessity for credit rating […]
LIC Granted Extension for Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) Compliance Subject :Economy Section: Capital Market SEBI’s MPS Norms: SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has prescribed Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms for listed companies. Rule 19A of the Securities Contract Regulation Rules states that every listed company, except public sector companies, should maintain […]
Overview of Trust Funds at the World Bank Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Strategic Use of Trust Funds: Trust funds are strategic financing instruments used by the World Bank to complement core funding from IBRD and IDA. They support specific development priorities, regions, and thematic focus areas. Trust funds enhance the World Bank’s […]
What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues? Subject :Economy Section: Inflation and Unemployment Context: Typically, inflation in India is primarily influenced by factors related to supply but there are times when demand factors also play a significant role, according to an article published by the Reserve Bank of India as a part of their December bulletin. What is Inflation? Inflation, as defined by the International Monetary Fund, is the rate of increase in prices over a given period, encompassing a broad measure of […]