Economy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Union Cabinet approves Census of India 2027 at a cost of ₹11,718.24 crore; first digital Census
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved on 12 December 2025 the conduct of the Census of India 2027 at a cost of ₹11,718.24 crore, the country's first Census by digital means.
Cabinet approves CoalSETU window for auction of coal linkages for any industrial use and export
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on 12 December 2025 the CoalSETU policy, creating a new window in the Non-Regulated Sector linkage auction policy so that coal linkages can be auctioned for any industrial use and export.
Cabinet approves copra MSP for 2026 season: ₹12,027 per quintal for milling copra, ₹12,500 for ball copra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on 12 December 2025 the Minimum Support Price for copra for the 2026 season, fixing ₹12,027 per quintal for milling copra and ₹12,500 per quintal for ball copra.
Retail inflation rises to 0.71% in November 2025; food inflation at –3.91%
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index was 0.71% (provisional) in November 2025, up 46 basis points from October, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on 12 December 2025.
Department of Posts and BSE sign MoU for India Post to distribute mutual funds
The Department of Posts and BSE signed an MoU in New Delhi on 12 December 2025 enabling India Post to distribute mutual fund products through its postal network using the BSE StAR MF platform.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
India–Italy Business Forum held in Mumbai; agreed minutes of 22nd Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation signed
The India–Italy Business Forum was held in Mumbai on 11 December 2025 during the visit of Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, with the signing of the agreed minutes of the 22nd India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation.
CCI directs three Maharashtra liquor trade associations to cease anti-competitive practices
The Competition Commission of India, by an order dated 11 December 2025, directed three Maharashtra liquor trade associations to cease and desist from anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act, 2002.
NITI Aayog releases report on 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India'
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam released the report 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India' in New Delhi on 11 December 2025.
Piyush Goyal inaugurates NEST–02 at SEEPZ, Mumbai
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ), Mumbai, on 11 December 2025.
NABARD's eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey shows rise in rural consumption and income
The eighth round of NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), released on 11 December 2025, found that about 80% of rural households consistently reported higher consumption over the past year.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Microsoft to bring 15,000+ employers onto National Career Service platform
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Microsoft in New Delhi on 10 December 2025, in the presence of Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, to expand job access and AI skilling.
TRAI releases recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum including E-Band and V-Band
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released on 10 December 2025 its recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum in the 6 GHz (lower), 7, 13, 15, 18 and 21 GHz bands, E-Band and V-Band.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Telangana Rising Global Summit opens at Bharat Future City; ₹1.88 lakh crore MoUs on day one
The two-day Telangana Rising Global Summit opened at Bharat Future City near Hyderabad on 8 December 2025, and the Telangana government signed 35 MoUs worth about ₹1.88 lakh crore on the first day.
Chile's Treasury Undersecretary meets Piyush Goyal after 4th round of India–Chile CEPA talks
Chile's Treasury Undersecretary Claudia Sanhueza met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 8 December 2025, after the 4th round of India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations concluded on 5 December.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Sat, 06 Dec 2025
Fri, 05 Dec 2025
SEBI gives in-principle approval to NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as a public InvIT
SEBI granted in-principle approval of registration to NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as an Infrastructure Investment Trust, the Road Transport Ministry said on 5 December 2025.
India hosts first-ever Global South seminar on Public Financial Management
The Controller General of Accounts, with the MEA, hosted the first-ever Global South seminar on India's Public Financial Management experience in New Delhi on 5 December 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar, launches Sahakar Sarathi services
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated EARTH Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on 5 December 2025 and launched more than 13 digital services under NABARD's Sahakar Sarathi.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Wed, 03 Dec 2025
Retail Sale Price made mandatory on all pan masala packs from 1 February 2026
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Second (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on 3 December 2025, making Retail Sale Price display mandatory on pan masala packs of every size from 1 February 2026.
TRAI performance indicator report: broadband subscribers reach 995.63 million (Sep 2025)
TRAI released the Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for July–September 2025 on 3 December 2025, showing broadband subscribers rising 1.63% to 995.63 million at end-September.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
India hosts 18th Plenary of the Global Forum on Tax Transparency in New Delhi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 18th Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes in New Delhi on 2 December 2025; India hosts it from 2 to 5 December.
UIDAI records 231 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in November 2025
UIDAI said on 2 December 2025 that Aadhaar holders executed 231 crore authentication transactions in November 2025, about 8.5% more than in November 2024 and the highest month so far this fiscal year.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025
Index of Industrial Production grows 0.4% in October 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 0.4% in October 2025, down from 4.0% in September, according to quick estimates released by MoSPI on 1 December 2025.
Rabi sowing crosses 393 lakh hectares; wheat area up 16.91%
Rabi crops had been sown on 393.07 lakh hectares as of 28 November 2025, against 357.73 lakh hectares a year earlier, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported on 1 December 2025.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025
Fri, 28 Nov 2025
India's real GDP grows 8.2% in Q2 (July–September) of FY 2025-26
On 28 November 2025 the National Statistics Office estimated India's real GDP growth at 8.2% in Q2 (July–September) of 2025-26, up from 5.6% a year earlier; H1 growth was 8.0%.
India and ADB sign loans of over $800 million for Maharashtra, Indore Metro and Gujarat, plus Assam grant
On 28 November 2025 India and the Asian Development Bank signed three loans worth over $800 million — for Maharashtra agricultural solarisation, Indore Metro Rail and Gujarat skills — and a $1 million technical assistance grant for Assam's SWIFT project.