Economy Current Affairs — All time
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Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, showing 1,207.08 million telephone subscribers.
President Murmu addresses MSME Day celebration in New Delhi
On 27 June 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
EPFO raises auto-settlement limit for advance claims to ₹5 lakh
On 24 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation raised the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
Heavy Industries Ministry opens SPMEPCI application portal
On 24 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Heavy Industries launched the application portal under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI).
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
MoSPI sets up expert group for all-India Household Income Survey
On 23 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoSPI announced a Technical Expert Group chaired by Surjit S. Bhalla to guide an all-India household income distribution survey tentatively scheduled for 2026.
Cut-off for opting into Unified Pension Scheme extended to 30 September 2025
On 23 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Finance Ministry extended the cut-off date for exercising the option under the Unified Pension Scheme by three months, to 30 September 2025.
First consignment of rose-scented litchi flagged off from Pathankot to Doha
On 23 June 2025 at Pathankot, Punjab, APEDA facilitated the flag-off of the first consignment of 1 metric tonne of rose-scented litchi to Doha, Qatar.
Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Sivasubramanian Ramann takes charge as PFRDA Chairperson
On 20 June 2025 in New Delhi, Sivasubramanian Ramann assumed charge as Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Fifth National Time Release Study released; ICPs clear 93.33% of imports within 48 hours
On 20 June 2025 in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) at the CBIC Conclave.
Amit Shah addresses International Year of Cooperatives seminar and opens MACCIA headquarters in Mumbai
On 20 June 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed a national seminar on the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 and inaugurated the new headquarters of MACCIA.
Eight core industries grow 0.7% in May 2025; cement up 9.2%, electricity down 5.8%
On 20 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 0.7% (provisional) in May 2025 over May 2024.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
TRAI report: teledensity rises to 85.04%, internet subscribers dip to 969.10 million in Jan–Mar 2025
On 19 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for January–March 2025.
WCD Ministry holds first National Consultation on Gender Budgeting, launches Knowledge Hub portal
On 19 June 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, the Ministry of Women and Child Development held a first-of-its-kind National Consultation on Gender Budgeting, where Minister Annpurna Devi launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub portal.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
DGFT restricts import of precious metal alloys with over 1% gold and colloidal metal compounds
On 17 June 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade in New Delhi issued notifications restricting imports of palladium, rhodium and iridium alloys containing more than 1% gold, and of colloidal metals and compounds under CTH 2843.
India's largest automobile Gati Shakti cargo terminal opens at Maruti Suzuki, Manesar
On 17 June 2025 in Manesar, Haryana, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
KVIC disburses ₹300 crore PMEGP margin money to 11,480 service-sector units
On 17 June 2025 from its Rajghat office in New Delhi, KVIC disbursed ₹300 crore of PMEGP margin money subsidy to 11,480 service-sector beneficiaries in virtual mode.
Ministry of Coal allocates its 200th coal block, Marwatola–II
On 17 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Coal announced the allocation of its 200th coal mine, with the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II block issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
WPI inflation eases to 0.39% in May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry released data showing annual WPI inflation of 0.39% (provisional) for May 2025.
India's total exports reach US$142.43 billion in April–May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry estimated India's total exports of goods and services at US$71.12 billion in May 2025 and US$142.43 billion in April–May 2025.
PLFS: unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoSPI's Periodic Labour Force Survey monthly bulletin showed the unemployment rate rising to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April.
Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Amit Shah reviews preparations for the forthcoming Census; notification on 16 June
On 15 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the forthcoming Census with the Union Home Secretary, the RG&CCI and senior officials.
Modi and Christodoulides meet business leaders in Limassol; NSE IX–Cyprus Stock Exchange MoU, UPI tie-up
On 15 June 2025 in Limassol, Cyprus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held a roundtable with business leaders from Cyprus and India.
Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Credit Outreach Programme in Leh
On 15 June 2025 in Leh, Ladakh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a Credit Outreach Programme focused on last-mile credit.