Economy Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 notified to cap State levies on mining
The Centre on 17 August 2026 notified the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, which bars States from levying fresh taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands except within conditions set by the Centre.
PLFS July 2026: labour force participation rises to 55.4%
The PLFS monthly bulletin for July 2026, released on 17 August 2026, showed the labour force participation rate for persons aged 15+ rising to 55.4% from 54.4% in June.
Supreme Court orders every State to set up an SIT on fraudulent motor accident claims
The Supreme Court on 17 August 2026 directed all States to constitute dedicated State-level SITs to investigate suspected fraudulent motor accident insurance claims.
MeitY approves 31 more ECMS proposals; 106 projects approved so far
The Ministry of Electronics and IT on 17 August 2026 approved 31 more proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking total approvals to 106 projects worth ₹69,548 crore.
Sitharaman chairs 3rd Apex Monitoring Authority meeting of NICDIT
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 17 August 2026 chaired the 3rd meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) in New Delhi.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
DRI busts ₹2,500 crore SAFTA misuse in areca nut imports; nine arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said on 16 August 2026 it had dismantled a network that imported South-East Asian areca nuts as Bangladeshi-origin to claim SAFTA duty exemption, causing a revenue loss of over ₹2,500 crore.
Amit Shah launches ₹6,453 crore Rajasthan projects in Alwar, including dairy plants
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on 16 August 2026 inaugurated and laid foundation stones for Rajasthan Government projects worth ₹6,453 crore across 17 districts from Alwar.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Telangana targets $1 trillion economy by 2034, extends pensions to 2.25 lakh more: CM Revanth Reddy at Golconda Fort
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, speaking at Golconda Fort on 15 August 2026, set targets of a $1 trillion state economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047 and extended social security pensions to 2.25 lakh more people.
Qatar–India postal remittance service powered by UPI goes live
A Qatar–India remittance service based on PosTransfer and powered by UPI became available at Qatar Post outlets on 15 August 2026, letting customers send money directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Maldives' Favara instant payment system linked with India's UPI; cross-border corridor goes live
On 30 July 2026 the integration of the Maldives Instant Payment System 'Favara' with India's UPI went live, letting people in the Maldives send money in real time to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India.
DFS launches India's first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity insurance under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
On 30 July 2026 the Department of Financial Services launched India's first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, designed by New India Assurance.
DoT and Madhya Pradesh sign MoU for India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior
On 30 July 2026 the Department of Telecommunications and the Madhya Pradesh government signed an MoU to set up India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone, a 350-acre cluster in Gwalior, with Rs 493 crore central support for Phase-I.
India rises from 82nd to 57th in structural and pro-competitive reforms ranking: Competere Foundation report
A Competere Foundation report released on 30 July 2026 said India rose 25 places, from 82nd to 57th, in its Market Distortions Performance Index for reforms between 2010 and 2023.
APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives
On 30 July 2026 APEDA flagged off the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's late-season Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives, sourced from farmers in Kolar district.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
India's exports hit record US$ 863.1 billion in FY 2025-26
The Commerce Ministry said on 28 July 2026 that India's total exports reached a record US$ 863.1 billion in FY 2025-26 – US$ 441.8 billion of merchandise and US$ 421.3 billion of services.
Index of Industrial Production grows 7.3% in June 2026
MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 July 2026 showed the Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100) grew 7.3% in June 2026, led by manufacturing (7.8%) and electricity & gas supply (10.6%).
Public Sector Banks' gross NPAs at historic low of 1.9%; record net profit of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
The Finance Ministry said on 28 July 2026 that Public Sector Banks' gross NPAs fell to a historic low of 1.9% at end-March 2026, with a highest-ever net profit of Rs 1.98 lakh crore and total business of Rs 283.3 lakh crore.
Assam exports first international consignment of Purabi ice cream to Bhutan
On 28 July 2026 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off in Guwahati the first international consignment of Purabi ice cream – 5,627 litres – to Bhutan.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Task force for toy sector announced, targeting 5% global market share by 2032
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on 27 July 2026 announced a task force to help India reach a 5% share of the global toy market by 2032, and launched the Toy Sector Playbook at DPIIT's 'Team Up for Toys' meet.
Tourism Ministry signs MoU with Air India to promote India as a global destination
The Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU with Air India Limited in New Delhi on 27 July 2026 to promote India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India brand.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Cabinet approves BHAVYA Rasayan scheme for three Chemical Parks
The Union Cabinet on 24 July 2026 approved Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan), a ₹3,030 crore scheme to set up three dedicated Chemical Parks, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
India's services exports rise to USD 421.3 billion in FY 2025-26
India's services exports rose to USD 421.3 billion in FY 2025-26 from USD 387.5 billion in FY 2024-25, led by telecommunications, computer and information services, the Commerce Ministry told Parliament on 24 July 2026, citing RBI data.
167th Income Tax Day: Sitharaman outlines '5Rs' of responsive tax governance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, at the CBDT's 167th Income Tax Day celebrations in New Delhi on 24 July 2026, outlined the '5Rs of Responsive Tax Governance' – Recognise, Respond, Redress, Reflect and Reform.
ODOP: 1,244 products identified across 773 districts
The Commerce Ministry told Parliament on 24 July 2026 that 1,244 products have been identified across 773 districts under DPIIT's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
US final Section 301 measures: India placed in lower tariff tier at 10%
The US Trade Representative on 23 July 2026 announced final measures under Section 301 of the US Trade Act, 1974, following its forced-labour investigation of 60 economies, placing India in the lower tier with an additional 10% ad valorem duty, down from the 12.5% proposed on 2 June 2026.
India and Israel conclude second round of FTA negotiations in New Delhi
India and Israel concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India–Israel Free Trade Agreement, held from 20 to 23 July 2026 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
India concludes its Eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO
India's Eighth Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization in Geneva concluded on 23 July 2026, with 68 WTO Members participating; the Indian delegation was led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.