Economy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
First round of India–Israel FTA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement concluded in New Delhi on 26 February 2026 after four days of talks from 23 February, with the next round set for May 2026 in Israel.
CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for PMGKAY launched in Puducherry
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry on 26 February 2026.
NSIC upgraded to Schedule 'A' CPSE
The Ministry of MSME upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise by a notification dated 26 February 2026.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
India and GCC sign Joint Statement launching FTA negotiations
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi signed the Joint Statement on the India–GCC Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi on 24 February 2026, formally launching negotiations.
TRAI releases recommendations on auction of IMT spectrum
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released its recommendations on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) on 24 February 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 with ₹16.72 lakh crore potential
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) in New Delhi on 23 February 2026, estimating an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over FY 2026 to FY 2030.
India and France sign Amending Protocol to their 1992 Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
India and France signed a Protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Convention of 29 September 1992, the Finance Ministry announced on 23 February 2026, giving full capital-gains taxing rights to the country where a company is resident and deleting the MFN clause.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026
Modi and Lula hold talks in New Delhi; India and Brazil aim to take trade beyond $20 billion in five years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held talks at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 21 February 2026 and committed to taking bilateral trade beyond $20 billion over the next five years.
India and Brazil sign MoUs on steel-sector minerals, drug regulation and MSMEs
India and Brazil signed MoUs on minerals for the steel sector, pharmaceutical and medical product regulation, and MSME cooperation in New Delhi on 21 February 2026, during President Lula's State Visit.
PM joins groundbreaking of HCL–Foxconn's India Chip OSAT unit at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the groundbreaking of India Chip Pvt Ltd, the HCL–Foxconn semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) unit at YEIDA, Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, by video conference on 21 February 2026.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Centre launches free online Access Pass for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone at Veraval
Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Access Pass for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for all 13 coastal states and UTs at Veraval, Gujarat, on 20 February 2026.
Goyal launches seven more interventions under the Export Promotion Mission for MSME exporters
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) for MSME exporters in New Delhi on 20 February 2026, making 10 of its 11 proposed interventions operational.
DGCI&S revises base year of merchandise trade indices to 2022-23
The Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) revised the base year of India's Merchandise Trade Indices from FY 2012-13 to FY 2022-23, the Commerce Ministry announced on 20 February 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026
India's exports reach an estimated $720.76 billion in April–January 2025-26, up 6.15%
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on 16 February 2026 that India's total exports of goods and services in April–January 2025-26 were an estimated US$ 720.76 billion, up 6.15% year on year.
PLFS: labour force participation rate at 55.9% in January 2026
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported on 16 February 2026 that the labour force participation rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 and above was 55.9% in January 2026, against 56.1% in December 2025.
WPI inflation rises to 1.81% in January 2026
The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 1.81% (provisional) for January 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on 16 February 2026.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Amit Shah launches CBDC-based Public Distribution System pilot in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 15 February 2026.
Assam CM distributes first instalment under Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0 to 9,964 entrepreneurs in Nagaon
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed the first instalment of financial assistance under the Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0 to 9,964 young entrepreneurs at Nehrubali, Nagaon, on 15 February 2026.
India adds a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in FY 2025-26 up to January
The Ministry of Power reported on 15 February 2026 that India added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever in a single year.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
PM's first decisions from Seva Teerth: PM RAHAT, 6 crore Lakhpati Didi target, ₹2 lakh crore AIF and ₹10,000 crore Startup FoF 2.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed his first files from Seva Teerth on 13 February 2026, approving the PM RAHAT scheme, doubling the Lakhpati Didi target to 6 crore, doubling the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund loan target to ₹2 lakh crore and approving Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0.
Government approves export of 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat products, and allows 5 LMT more sugar exports
The Government of India approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and an additional 5 LMT of wheat products on 13 February 2026, and allowed 5 LMT more sugar exports in the 2025-26 sugar season.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
First CPI release on base 2024=100 puts January 2026 retail inflation at 2.75%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the first Consumer Price Index on the new base 2024=100 on 12 February 2026, showing retail inflation of 2.75% for January 2026.
CCI imposes ₹27.38 crore penalty on Intel for its India-specific warranty policy on boxed microprocessors
The Competition Commission of India imposed a penalty of ₹27.38 crore on Intel Corporation on 12 February 2026 for abusing its dominant position through an India-specific warranty policy on boxed microprocessors.
National Productivity Council marks 68th Foundation Day; National Productivity Week 2026 begins
The National Productivity Council celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 12 February 2026, marking the start of National Productivity Week (12–18 February).
G. Kishan Reddy launches second tranche of Exploration Licence block auctions and GSI's Next-Generation Portal
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the second tranche of Exploration Licence block auctions, covering 11 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals in eight states, in New Delhi on 12 February 2026.
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub releases 'Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead' roadmap
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub released a ten-year roadmap, 'Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead', on 12 February 2026, projecting that India's technology services sector can grow from about $265 billion to $750–850 billion by 2035.