Economy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
PLFS October–December 2025: LFPR rises to 55.8%, female LFPR to 34.9%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Periodic Labour Force Survey quarterly bulletin for October–December 2025 on 10 February 2026, showing labour force participation rising to 55.8%.
India is 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026 organic trade fair in Nuremberg
India took part as 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading organic trade fair, which opened in Nuremberg, Germany, on 10 February 2026.
Department of Posts and NSE sign MoU to distribute mutual funds through India Post
The Department of Posts signed an MoU with the National Stock Exchange in New Delhi on 10 February 2026 to distribute mutual fund products through India Post's network of over 1.64 lakh post offices.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
Ministry of Steel signs 85 MoUs with 55 companies worth ₹11,887 crore under PLI 1.2 for specialty steel
The Ministry of Steel signed MoUs for 85 projects of 55 companies under the third round (PLI 1.2) of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 February 2026.
Gross NPAs of scheduled commercial banks fall to historic low of 2.15%
The Ministry of Finance said on 9 February 2026 that the gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks for domestic operations fell to a historic low of 2.15% at the end of September 2025.
NHAI's public InvIT Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust wins five highway assets for ₹9,500 crore
NHAI said on 9 February 2026 that it had accepted the ₹9,500 crore offer of Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for five National Highway sections spanning over 260 km in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026
India and the US agree on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement; US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods set at 18%
India and the United States announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade in a joint statement released on 7 February 2026 (IST), which Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the same day.
CBDT releases draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for feedback; rules cut from 511 to 333 and forms from 399 to 190
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) placed the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 and forms in the public domain on 7 February 2026, inviting feedback for 15 days until 22 February 2026.
Advantage Vidarbha 2026 in Nagpur sees ₹10,080 crore solar and battery storage MoU on Day 2
Three MoUs, led by a ₹10,080 crore integrated solar and battery energy storage manufacturing plant, were signed on Day 2 of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 7 February 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026
NSO launches beta Model Context Protocol server for eSankhyiki to make official data AI-ready
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI launched the beta version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its eSankhyiki portal on 6 February 2026, letting users connect official datasets directly to their AI tools.
Centre releases over ₹1,133 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to panchayats in MP, Punjab and Telangana
The Union Government released over ₹1,133 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants to rural local bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on 6 February 2026.
Domestic P&K fertiliser production hits record 15.76 lakh tonnes in January 2026
India's domestic production of phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers — DAP and NPKs — reached a record 15.76 lakh metric tonnes in January 2026, the Department of Fertilizers said on 6 February 2026.
President Murmu addresses Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar, links fintech to gender justice
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Black Swan Summit India, organised by the Odisha government with the Global Finance and Technology Network, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council sign Terms of Reference for a free trade agreement
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Terms of Reference for an India–GCC Free Trade Agreement at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5 February 2026.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah formally launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi on 5 February 2026.
Government revises startup recognition rules: turnover cap doubled to ₹200 crore, new Deep Tech category
The Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on 5 February 2026 a revised startup recognition framework that raises the turnover limit from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore, creates a Deep Tech Startup category and makes cooperative societies eligible.
PLASTINDIA 2026, the 12th edition, opens at Bharat Mandapam with theme 'Bharat Next'
PLASTINDIA 2026, the 12th edition of the triennial plastics exhibition, opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 5 February 2026 with the theme 'Bharat Next'.
Centre withdraws wheat stock limit order as private stocks and acreage rise
The Department of Food and Public Distribution withdrew the wheat stock limit order of 27 May 2025 on 5 February 2026, citing improved availability, though stockists must still declare stocks every Friday.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
India joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies; National Productivity Council named India Centre
India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at a DPIIT event at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 4 February 2026, signing a Trust Fund Agreement with UNIDO.
NMDC reports record iron ore production and sales up to January in FY26
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, reported on 4 February 2026 its highest-ever production of 42.65 million tonnes up to January in FY 2025-26, a 19% rise.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
MoU signed to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line; ₹15,000-crore VOC Outer Harbour financing tied up
Six public entities signed an MoU on 3 February 2026 to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), in the presence of Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Atal Innovation Mission hosts AIM SUMVAAD; National Incubator Assessment Framework indicators announced
NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission held AIM SUMVAAD, its annual incubator conclave, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 3 February 2026, where Jitendra Singh announced the National Incubator Assessment Framework indicators.
SAIL posts record April–January sales of 16.6 million tonnes in FY26
Steel Authority of India Limited reported on 3 February 2026 its highest-ever April–January sales of 16.6 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, up 16%, and its best-ever January sales of 1.84 MT.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026, raising duty-free allowance to ₹75,000
The Central Government notified the Baggage Rules, 2026 on 2 February 2026, raising the general duty-free allowance for residents to ₹75,000 and adding a weight-based jewellery allowance.
Trump cuts US tariff on Indian goods to 18% after call with PM Modi
US President Donald Trump announced on 2 February 2026 that the US tariff on Indian goods would fall to 18% from 25%, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked him in a phone call the same day.
Yantra India Limited granted Miniratna Category-I status
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Miniratna Category-I status for the defence PSU Yantra India Limited (YIL) on 2 February 2026.
MoSPI seeks feedback on draft questionnaire for Rapid Survey on Functional Cooperatives
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 2 February 2026 sought feedback on the draft questionnaire for its Rapid Survey on Functional Cooperatives (RSFC), proposed to start in April 2026.
Chirag Paswan chairs second meeting of committee to counter misleading publicity on processed foods
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan chaired the second meeting of the committee to counter misleading publicity on processed foods at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 2 February 2026.
SAIL and RITES sign MoU for diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed an MoU with RITES on 2 February 2026 for leasing and maintenance of diesel locomotives at its plants and mines.
DFS Secretary launches BAANKNET mobile app and Digital Balance Confirmation Platform
The Secretary, Department of Financial Services launched the BAANKNET (Bank Assets Auction Network) mobile app and the Digital Balance Confirmation Platform at the PSB Alliance Annual Strategy Meet 2026 in New Delhi on 2 February 2026.