Economy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Thu, 25 Dec 2025
India to chair the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026
India was selected by the Kimberley Process Plenary to chair the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026, taking over as Vice Chair from 25 December 2025, the Commerce Ministry said on 25 December 2025.
Railways rationalises fares from 26 December 2025; no rise for suburban, season tickets
Indian Railways announced on 25 December 2025 a fare rationalisation effective 26 December, with no change for suburban services and season tickets and an increase of 2 paise per km in Mail/Express classes.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
MoSPI holds second consultative workshop on new GDP, CPI and IIP series; release dates set
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held its second pre-release consultative workshop on the base revision of GDP, CPI and IIP at Bharat Mandapam on 23 December 2025.
Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 let coal company boards approve mine openings
The Centre notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on 23 December 2025, removing the need for prior permission from the Coal Controller's Organisation to open a coal mine or seam.
14th round of commercial coal block auction draws 49 bids for 24 blocks
The Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 14th round of commercial coal block auctions on 23 December 2025, receiving 49 bids for 24 of the 41 blocks on offer.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
India and New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement negotiations
India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations on 22 December 2025, giving zero-duty access to 100% of India's exports and a New Zealand commitment to facilitate USD 20 billion of investment over 15 years.
Eight core industries grow 1.8% in November 2025; cement up 14.5%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.8% (provisional) in November 2025 over November 2024, with cement, steel, fertilizer and coal recording positive growth, the Commerce Ministry said on 22 December 2025.
India and New Zealand conclude Financial Services Annex of FTA with 18 articles
India and New Zealand concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of their Free Trade Agreement on 22 December 2025, with provisions on fast payment systems, fintech sandboxes and financial data.
DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents ₹660 crore cyber fraud losses; 1,000+ entities on DIP
The Department of Telecommunications said on 22 December 2025 that its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevented about ₹660 crore of cyber fraud losses in six months, with over 1,000 banks and payment entities now on its Digital Intelligence Platform.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Fri, 19 Dec 2025
PFRDA amends NPS exit rules: non-government subscribers can take up to 80% as lump sum
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) notified amendments to the PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015 on 19 December 2025, letting non-government subscribers withdraw up to 80% as lump sum at normal exit.
GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka enters Oman market with first export shipment
Three metric tonnes of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025, the produce's first shipment to the Omani market.
India and the Netherlands set up Joint Trade and Investment Committee
India and the Netherlands announced the India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) through an MoU in New Delhi on 19 December 2025, during Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel's visit.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
India and Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
India and Oman signed the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Oman on 18 December 2025 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, giving zero-duty access on 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines.
Common logo unveiled for all 28 Regional Rural Banks
The Department of Financial Services unveiled a common logo for the 28 Regional Rural Banks on 18 December 2025 under the #OneRRBOneLogo initiative, after RRBs were consolidated on the 'One State One RRB' principle.
CCI decides to investigate IndiGo over flight disruptions
The Competition Commission of India said on 18 December 2025 that it had taken cognizance of information filed against IndiGo over recent flight disruptions and would proceed under the Competition Act, 2002.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Parliament passes Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill allowing 100% FDI in insurance
Parliament passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 on 17 December 2025, allowing up to 100% Foreign Direct Investment in insurance companies.
Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of its broad gauge network
The Ministry of Railways said on 17 December 2025 that about 99.2% of Indian Railways' broad gauge network has been electrified, ahead of China (82%), Russia (52%) and the United Kingdom (39%) as per a UIC report of June 2025.
India's telecom exports grow 72% to ₹18,406 crore in five years
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha on 17 December 2025 that India's telecom exports rose 72%, from ₹10,000 crore in 2020–21 to ₹18,406 crore in 2024–25.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
TRAI mandates 1600-series numbers for insurance entities by 15 February 2026
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a Direction on 16 December 2025 requiring entities regulated by IRDAI to adopt '1600' series numbers for service and transactional calls by 15 February 2026.
Odisha launches Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at first Pharma Summit
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the state's first Pharma Summit in Bhubaneswar on 16 December 2025.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
India and ADB sign five loans worth over US$ 2.2 billion
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed five loan agreements totalling over US$ 2.2 billion on 15 December 2025 for skilling, rooftop solar, healthcare in Assam, Chennai Metro and ecotourism in Meghalaya.
WPI inflation at (-) 0.32% in November 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 December 2025 that annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was (-) 0.32% (provisional) in November 2025.
India's total exports rise 15.52% to US$ 73.99 billion in November 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 December 2025 that India's total exports of goods and services in November 2025 were an estimated US$ 73.99 billion, up 15.52% over November 2024.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Indian Railways made over 42,600 LHB coaches in 2014–2025; output up 18% this year
The Ministry of Railways said on 14 December 2025 that Indian Railways produced more than 42,600 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches between 2014 and 2025, against 2,300 in 2004–2014.
Government details QCO relaxations and BIS fee concessions for MSMEs
The Ministry of MSME said on 14 December 2025 that Quality Control Orders are implemented with exemptions for MSMEs, including extra time for micro and small enterprises and concessions of up to 80% in the BIS annual minimum marking fee.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
SAIL sales rise 14% to 12.7 million tonnes in April–November 2025
The Ministry of Steel said on 13 December 2025 that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) sold 12.7 million tonnes in April–November 2025, up 14% from 11.1 million tonnes a year earlier.
First-ever fisheries investors' meet held in Lakshadweep; ₹519 crore investment envisaged
The Department of Fisheries and the UT Administration held the first-ever Investors' Meet on fisheries and aquaculture in Lakshadweep at Bangaram Island on 13 December 2025, with about ₹519 crore of investment envisaged.