Economy Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.78%
CPI data released on 12 June 2026 put all-India retail inflation for May 2026 at 3.93% (provisional) on the new base year 2024, with food inflation at 4.78%.
Government notifies order to curb diesel hoarding at retail outlets, with a 200-litre cap
On 12 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry announced that it has notified the Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, to curb black marketing and hoarding of diesel.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
PM chairs 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting; Chief Ministers of all 28 States attend for the first time
On 11 June 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on the theme 'Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
Coal Ministry holds roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects in Hyderabad
On 11 June 2026 in Hyderabad, the Ministry of Coal held a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects, with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy delivering the keynote.
Horticulture output estimated at record 3,777.76 lakh tonne in 2025-26 (Second Advance Estimates)
On 11 June 2026, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare released the Second Advance Estimates of 2025-26, putting horticulture production at 3,777.76 lakh tonne from 301.51 lakh hectares.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Textile PLI Round-3: 22 new applicants approved; 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore committed investment
On 10 June 2026, the Ministry of Textiles announced approval of 22 new applicants under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, taking the round to 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore of committed investment.
ECLGS 5.0 guarantees cross 1 lakh, worth ₹48,484.26 crore
On 10 June 2026, the Finance Ministry said guarantees under ECLGS 5.0 had crossed 1 lakh (1,06,549 worth ₹48,484.26 crore as on 9 June), with 96% by number going to MSMEs.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Amit Shah inaugurates Land Port Management System 'VINIMAY' in New Delhi
On 9 June 2026 in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY), which removes 90% of paperwork and cuts processing time at land ports by 40–60%.
First meeting of National Level Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee under National Cooperation Policy-2025
On 9 June 2026 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, the first meeting of the National Level Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee under the National Cooperation Policy-2025 was held, chaired by Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Piyush Goyal launches BHAVYA Portal for 100 industrial parks under Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
On 8 June 2026 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana, which aims to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks.
India secures continued EU market access for aquaculture, honey, eggs and animal casings beyond September 2026
On 8 June 2026, the Commerce Ministry said India has been included in the EU's list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings beyond September 2026 under an amended EU regulation.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai
On 7 June 2026, APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, one metric tonne, from Assam to Dubai.
Indian households pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
On 7 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry said an Ujjwala beneficiary pays an effective ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder and a general Delhi consumer ₹942, against a supply cost of over ₹1,600.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Department of Consumer Affairs prescribes standard pack sizes for edible oils
On 6 June 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs amended the 2023 SoP under the Legal Metrology framework to prescribe standard pack sizes for edible oils, with a three-month transition.
India and Nepal launch UPI–NPI peer-to-peer remittance linkage in New Delhi
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal jointly launched the peer-to-peer linkage between India's UPI and Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI) for cross-border personal remittances.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
APEDA facilitates first export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the UK
On 4 June 2026 in Kolkata, APEDA flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand, 1.5 tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from an all-women FPC in Simdega, to the United Kingdom.
India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launched the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
India–Oman CEPA enters into force on 1 June 2026
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in Muscat on 18 December 2025, entered into force on 1 June 2026, giving zero-duty access to 99.38% of India's exports to Oman.
First IIP release on new base 2022-23: April 2026 growth at 4.9%
On 1 June 2026, MoSPI released the first Index of Industrial Production on the new base year 2022-23, showing 4.9% growth in April 2026, led by 6.2% growth in manufacturing.
Sun, 31 May 2026
Sat, 30 May 2026
Export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF revised for fortnight from 1 June 2026
The Centre notified export levies (Special Additional Excise Duty) of ₹1.5/litre on petrol, ₹13.5/litre on diesel and ₹9.5/litre on ATF for the fortnight beginning 1 June 2026.
Centre exempts all customs duties on cotton imports from 1 June to 31 October 2026
On 30 May 2026 the Central Government temporarily exempted all customs duties on import of cotton from 1 June 2026 till 31 October 2026 to improve cotton availability for the textile sector.
Fri, 29 May 2026
MCA allows CSR spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs added item (xiii), 'Subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange', to Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, allowing such subscriptions to count as CSR.
DFS launches Common Landing Portal for unclaimed bank deposits, insurance, shares and mutual funds
On 29 May 2026 the Department of Financial Services launched the Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets (unclaimedassetsportal.in), developed with PSB Alliance, under the 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign.
Odisha, Intel and 3DGS sign MoU for glass core substrate manufacturing facility
On 29 May 2026 the Government of Odisha, Intel Corporation and 3DGS Inc. (USA) signed an MoU for an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility proposed in the Bhubaneswar–Khurda region.
Two new SEZs notified in Puducherry; Oulgaret Municipality's IT SEZ is India's first by an urban local body
The Centre notified two new SEZs in Puducherry on 29 May 2026, including an IT/ITES SEZ by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady — the first SEZ in India to be developed by an urban local body.