Economy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
ICAR-CISH and APEDA sea-shipment protocol takes Andhra Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore by sea
The Agriculture Ministry and APEDA said on 25 June 2026 that Banganapalle mangoes from Andhra Pradesh reached Singapore by sea under a scientific sea-shipment protocol developed by ICAR-CISH, Lucknow, with APEDA.
Mumbai Port Authority marks 154th Foundation Day with 63 projects worth Rs 5,028 crore
Mumbai Port Authority celebrated its 154th Foundation Day in Mumbai on 25 June 2026, when Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal underscored a pipeline of 63 projects worth Rs 5,028.17 crore.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, UN Special Advocate for Financial Health, meets PM Modi
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who is also the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 June 2026 to discuss India's Digital Public Infrastructure-led financial inclusion.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
First-ever Indian mango promotion events held in Iceland, at Reykjavik and Akureyri
The Embassy of India in Reykjavik and APEDA held the first-ever Indian mango promotion events in Iceland on 24 June 2026 in Reykjavik and on 25 June 2026 in Akureyri, North Iceland.
USTR Jamieson Greer leads US delegation to New Delhi for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer led a US delegation to New Delhi from 22 to 24 June 2026 for talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and an interim deal.
SAIL supplied all 5,700 tonnes of special steel for INS Dunagiri, Agray and Sanshodhak
The Steel Ministry said on 24 June 2026 that SAIL supplied the entire 5,700 tonnes of special DMR 249A grade steel for INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak, commissioned by PM Modi on 21 June 2026 in Kolkata.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Critical mineral auctions reach 56 blocks; first Centre-run critical mineral blocks auctioned in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana
The Ministry of Mines announced on 23 June 2026 that 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks were auctioned in the Seventh Tranche, taking the total to 56 out of 88 blocks.
NITI Aayog releases eighth Trade Watch Quarterly with pharmaceutical sector focus
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri released the eighth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 FY2025-26 in New Delhi on 23 June 2026.
Amit Shah launches NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in and three other initiatives in New Delhi
Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in, along with DRISHTI, ERP and NAFED Kalyan, in New Delhi on 23 June 2026.
NHAI signs MoU with NCAER to set up India's first permanent research centre on transport economics
NHAI announced on 23 June 2026 an MoU with NCAER to establish the NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics at NCAER.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
NMDC reviews digitalisation and expansion at Donimalai Complex, Karnataka, towards 100 MTPA vision
The Steel Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that NMDC's senior management reviewed expansion and digitalisation at the Donimalai Complex in Karnataka, targeting 17 MTPA from Donimalai and 10 MTPA from Kumaraswamy Mine.
APEDA facilitates first-ever export of dried whole egg powder from Odisha to Austria
APEDA announced on 20 June 2026 the first-ever commercial export of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to Austria.
Foundation stone laid for BCGCL coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Odisha
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi remotely laid the foundation stone of BCGCL's coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, on 20 June 2026.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi disburses about ₹2,400 crore under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana at Vigyan Bhawan
On 19 June 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi disbursed incentives of about ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY).
Vivek Aggarwal becomes India's first FATF Vice-President, for July 2026–June 2027
On 19 June 2026, the Government announced that Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the FATF for July 2026–June 2027, the first time India holds the post.
India and Uzbekistan hold 14th Intergovernmental Commission, aim to double trade in three years
On 19 June 2026, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal co-chaired the 14th Session of the India-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission, held in Tashkent, with Indian participation by video conference.
India hosts First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra
On 19 June 2026 at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry of MSME hosted the First BRICS MSME Forum and the Third SME Working Group Meeting.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Bharat Buildcon 2026 opens at Yashobhoomi under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'
On 18 June 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, Bharat Buildcon 2026, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'.
GeM and CSC sign MoU to set up 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras for sellers
On 18 June 2026 at the GeM Office in New Delhi, the Government e-Marketplace signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited to widen access to government procurement, including 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
India's defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Defence said India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, up 15.6% from ₹1.54 lakh crore.
Saibal Chattopadhyay appointed Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission
On 17 June 2026, MoSPI announced that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay as Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission, with three new Members.
KVIC's Khadi Rozgar Utsav at Siwani, Haryana: 3,645 machines and toolkits distributed to artisans
On 17 June 2026 at Siwani in Bhiwani district, Haryana, KVIC Chairman Manoj Goyal and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini distributed 3,645 machines and toolkits to artisans at a 'Khadi Rozgar Utsav'.
Ashwini Vaishnaw and CM Fadnavis inaugurate Jabil's advanced manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Pune
On 17 June 2026 at Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Jabil Inc.'s Advanced Manufacturing Facility for data centre components.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
New WPI series with base year 2022-23 released, along with Producer Price Indices
On 15 June 2026, the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT, released the revised WPI series with base year 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series, along with new Producer Price Indices.
India's April–May 2026-27 exports estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66%
India's cumulative merchandise and services exports for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66% from US$ 141.89 billion a year earlier, per data released on 15 June 2026.
PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026: LFPR 54.4%, urban unemployment rate 6.4%
The PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026, released on 15 June 2026, put LFPR at 54.4%, WPR at 51.4% and the urban unemployment rate at 6.4%.
Foundation stone laid for ₹170 crore MSME Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji
On 15 June 2026 at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar, MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and CM Samrat Choudhary laid the foundation stone of a Technology Centre aiming to train about 7,000 people a year.