Economy Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 01 Apr 2025
India's defence exports hit a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25
India's defence exports rose 12.04% to a record ₹23,622 crore in the financial year 2024-25 that ended on 31 March 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
India's coal production crosses one billion tonnes in FY 2024-25
India's cumulative coal production crossed the one billion tonne mark in FY 2024-25, reaching a provisional 1,047.57 million tonnes, the Coal Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
Finance Minister launches NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal, a repository of about 30 years of data on state finances, in New Delhi on 1 April 2025.
EPFO empanels 15 more banks for contribution collection, taking the total to 32
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation signed agreements with 15 more public and private sector banks for collecting contributions on 1 April 2025, taking the number of empanelled banks to 32.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
APM gas price ceiling raised 4% to $6.75 per mmBtu from 1 April 2025
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) notified on 31 March 2025 that the price of APM gas from old nomination fields would rise to $6.75 per mmBtu from $6.50, effective 1 April.
IREDA's FY25 loan sanctions rise 27% to ₹47,453 crore; loan book at ₹76,250 crore
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported on 31 March 2025 provisional FY 2024-25 loan sanctions of ₹47,453 crore, up 27%.
WAVES Bazaar to feature Viewing Room, market screenings and Pitchroom at WAVES 2025
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry said on 31 March 2025 that WAVES Bazaar, a global e-marketplace for media and entertainment, will hold its first edition on 1–4 May 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Iron ore output up 4.4%, manganese ore up 12.8% in April–February FY25
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2025 that iron ore production rose 4.4% to 263 million tonnes in April–February of FY 2024-25.
Amit Shah launches projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna; says 30 closed sugar mills will restart
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for central and state projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna, Bihar, on 30 March 2025.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
India–US trade talks in New Delhi conclude; sides aim for first tranche of BTA by fall 2025
Four days of India–US trade talks in New Delhi concluded on 29 March 2025, with both sides agreeing on next steps towards a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement whose first tranche they aim to finalise by fall 2025.
NSO releases Energy Statistics India 2025; total primary energy supply up 7.8% in FY24
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released 'Energy Statistics India 2025' on 29 March 2025, showing total primary energy supply grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24.
Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Waaree's 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory at Chikhli, Gujarat
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated Waaree Energies' 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility at Chikhli, Gujarat, on 29 March 2025.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Cabinet approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with ₹22,919 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with an outlay of ₹22,919 crore on 28 March 2025 to build India's electronics component supply chain.
113th EPFO Executive Committee meets in Srinagar; reviews UPI claim settlement and ₹5 lakh auto-claim limit
The 113th meeting of the Executive Committee of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on 28 March 2025, and welcomed a proposal to raise the auto-claim settlement limit to ₹5 lakh.
Cabinet raises Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 2% to 55% from 1 January 2025
The Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners on 28 March 2025, taking it from 53% to 55% of basic pay or pension from 1 January 2025.
NSO releases 'Time Use in India 2024', the second all-India Time Use Survey
The National Statistics Office released the report of the second all-India Time Use Survey (January–December 2024) on 28 March 2025, showing that 74.5% of men and 24.9% of women aged 15–59 took part in paid activities.
Eight core industries grow 2.9% in February 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 2.9% (provisional) in February 2025 over February 2024, according to data released on 28 March 2025.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025
India and Japan sign ODA loans worth JPY 191.736 billion for six projects
The Government of India and JICA signed six loan agreements worth JPY 191.736 billion in New Delhi on 27 March 2025 under Japan's Official Development Assistance, covering projects in Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Assam and Punjab.
Centre to borrow ₹8 lakh crore in first half of FY 2025-26, 54% of the year's plan
The Finance Ministry said on 27 March 2025 that the Centre will borrow ₹8 lakh crore through dated securities in April–September 2025, 54% of the ₹14.82 lakh crore gross borrowing budgeted for 2025-26.
PM meets Japan's Keizai Doyukai delegation led by Takeshi Niinami; highlights Japan Plus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Keizai Doyukai, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, led by its chair Takeshi Niinami, at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on 27 March 2025.
Centre releases over ₹436 crore of XV Finance Commission grants for Karnataka and Tripura panchayats
The Union Government released the second instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for 2024-25 to rural local bodies in Karnataka (₹404.97 crore) and Tripura (₹31.13 crore), the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 27 March 2025.
Wed, 26 Mar 2025
Third India–Uganda Joint Trade Committee meets in New Delhi after a 23-year gap
The third session of the India–Uganda Joint Trade Committee was held in New Delhi on 25–26 March 2025, the first in 23 years, and agreed to explore MoUs and a Joint Business Forum.
NHAI's InvIT completes largest road-sector monetisation of over ₹18,000 crore
National Highways Infra Trust, the InvIT set up by NHAI, completed its fourth round of fund-raising at an enterprise value of about ₹18,380 crore, the largest monetisation in India's road sector, the Road Transport Ministry said on 26 March 2025.
RBI holds 8th State Level Coordination Committee meeting in Sikkim on unregulated deposit schemes
The Reserve Bank of India, Gangtok, held the 8th State Level Coordination Committee meeting at Tashiling Secretariat on 26 March 2025, discussing the BUDS Act, 2019 and financial frauds.
Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Centre discontinues medium and long term government deposits under Gold Monetisation Scheme from 26 March 2025
The Finance Ministry announced on 25 March 2025 that the Medium Term and Long Term Government Deposit components of the Gold Monetisation Scheme would be discontinued from 26 March 2025.
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, 2025 with 35 amendments; 6% equalisation levy on online ads abolished
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2025 on 25 March 2025 with 35 government amendments, including one abolishing the 6% equalisation levy on online advertisements.
Boilers Bill, 2024 introduced in Lok Sabha to replace the Boilers Act, 1923
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the Boilers Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2025 to repeal the century-old Boilers Act, 1923 and decriminalise three of its seven offences.
Centre asks traders to declare wheat stocks every Friday from 1 April 2025
The Centre directed on 25 March 2025 that traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors must declare wheat stocks on a government portal from 1 April 2025 and every Friday after that.
Mon, 24 Mar 2025
Twelve mines auctioned in 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions
The Ministry of Coal announced on 24 March 2025 that twelve coal mines were successfully auctioned in the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, at an average revenue share of 36.27%.
APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Dalle Khursani from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands
APEDA announced on 24 March 2025 the first export of GI-tagged Dalle Khursani chilli from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands, a 200 kg consignment of dried chillies.