Economy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Cabinet approves ₹5,000 crore equity support to SIDBI
The Union Cabinet on 21 January 2026 approved equity support of ₹5,000 crore to the Small Industries Development Bank of India, to be infused in three tranches up to FY 2027-28.
9th India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee meets in Nay Pyi Taw
India and Myanmar held the ninth meeting of their Joint Trade Committee in Nay Pyi Taw on 21 January 2026 and aim to raise bilateral trade from USD 2.15 billion to USD 5 billion by 2030.
GSI plans 1,068 projects for Field Season 2026-27 with critical-mineral focus
At the 65th Central Geological Programming Board meeting on 21 January 2026, the Geological Survey of India presented a 1,068-project annual programme for Field Season 2026-27, including 236 critical-mineral projects.
₹512.27 crore XV Finance Commission grants released to Gujarat's rural local bodies
The Centre released ₹512.27 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Gujarat for FY 2025-26, announced on 21 January 2026.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Eight core industries grow 3.7% in December 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 3.7% (provisional) in December 2025 over December 2024, data released on 20 January 2026 show.
CCI approves Emirates NBD's acquisition of up to 74% in RBL Bank
The Competition Commission of India on 20 January 2026 approved Emirates NBD Bank's proposed acquisition of between 51% and 74% of RBL Bank.
Department of Posts activates 887 ATMs at post offices
The Department of Posts said on 20 January 2026 that it has revamped its ATM network, with 887 ATMs now active at post offices across India.
APEDA holds organic conclave and buyer-seller meet in Guwahati
APEDA, with the Government of Assam, held an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati to boost agri-exports from Assam, the Commerce Ministry said on 20 January 2026.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
UAE President's India visit: trade target of US$200 billion by 2032, defence and LNG deals
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India on 19 January 2026; the two sides agreed to double bilateral trade to US$200 billion by 2032 and signed letters of intent on defence, space and Dholera.
PSBs sanction ₹52,300 crore to MSMEs under digital Credit Assessment Model
Public sector banks sanctioned over 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications worth more than ₹52,300 crore between 1 April and 31 December 2025 under their digital-footprint Credit Assessment Model, the Finance Ministry said on 19 January 2026.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Startup India completes a decade; PM says India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem
On National Startup Day, 16 January 2026, PM Narendra Modi addressed a programme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking ten years of the Startup India initiative.
CBIC extends Drawback, RoDTEP and RoSCTL benefits to postal exports from 15 January 2026
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) extended Duty Drawback, RoDTEP and RoSCTL benefits to exports made through the postal mode in electronic form with effect from 15 January 2026.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
PLFS December 2025: female LFPR hits yearly high of 35.3%; unemployment at 4.8%
The PLFS Monthly Bulletin for December 2025, released by MoSPI on 15 January 2026, showed female labour force participation at a yearly high of 35.3% and the overall unemployment rate at 4.8%.
NITI Aayog releases report on convergence of MSME schemes
NITI Aayog released a report titled 'Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes' on 15 January 2026, recommending streamlined schemes and a centralised digital portal for MSMEs.
India's exports for April–December 2025 estimated at US$634.26 billion, up 4.33%
India's total exports of goods and services for April–December 2025 are estimated at US$634.26 billion, 4.33% higher than a year earlier, according to Commerce Ministry data released on 15 January 2026.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026
NITI Aayog releases Export Preparedness Index 2024; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat among leading large states
NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI 2024) on 14 January 2026, assessing the export readiness of States and UTs across four pillars, 13 sub-pillars and 70 indicators.
DFS launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries
The Department of Financial Services launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, an optional health insurance plan for CGHS beneficiaries with sum insured of ₹10 lakh or ₹20 lakh, on 14 January 2026.
WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December 2025
Annual inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 0.83% (provisional) in December 2025, up from −0.32% in November, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 January 2026.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026
PFRDA issues NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 for minors' pension savings
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority issued the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 on 13 January 2026, setting out eligibility, contribution, withdrawal and transition rules for the pension savings scheme for minors.
PFRDA sets up committee under M.S. Sahoo for assured payouts under NPS
PFRDA constituted a 15-member high-level committee chaired by former IBBI Chairperson Dr M.S. Sahoo to frame guidelines for assured payouts under the National Pension System, it said on 13 January 2026.
MoSPI releases Discussion Paper 2.0 on adopting a chain-based Index of Industrial Production
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released Discussion Paper 2.0 on 13 January 2026, proposing a chain-based method for compiling the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) as part of its base revision.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
CPI inflation at 1.33% in December 2025; food inflation negative for seventh month
Retail inflation based on the All India Consumer Price Index was 1.33% (provisional) in December 2025, MoSPI said on 12 January 2026, staying below the RBI's lower tolerance limit for a fourth straight month.
CBIC launches ICEGATE–LPMS integration at ICP Agartala
CBIC Special Secretary and Member (Customs) Surjit Bhujabal inaugurated the integration of the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway with the Land Port Management System (ICEGATE–LPMS) at the Integrated Check Post, Agartala, Tripura on 12 January 2026.
APEDA opens regional office in Raipur to boost Chhattisgarh's agri exports
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) inaugurated its Regional Office in Raipur during the 2nd India International Rice Summit in Chhattisgarh, the Commerce Ministry said on 12 January 2026.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Sat, 10 Jan 2026
India adds record 49.12 GW non-fossil capacity in 2025; total reaches 266.78 GW
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 10 January 2026 that India's non-fossil installed capacity rose 22.6% in 2025 to 266.78 GW, with 49.12 GW added, solar at 135.81 GW and wind at 54.51 GW.
Piyush Goyal holds India–EU FTA talks with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a two-day visit to Brussels (8–9 January 2026), where he and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič guided negotiators to resolve pending issues and expedite the India–EU Free Trade Agreement.
Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gandhinagar ends with focus on National Critical Mineral Mission
The two-day Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 of the Ministry of Mines concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 10 January 2026, with the Centre and states discussing the National Critical Mineral Mission, sustainable mining and recovery of critical minerals from waste dumps and tailings.