Introduction Agriculture has always been the backbone of India’s economy, supporting the livelihood of nearly half of the population. Over the decades, India has witnessed several agricultural revolutions such as the Green Revolution (cereals), White Revolution (milk), Blue Revolution (fisheries), Yellow Revolution (oilseeds), and others. Collectively, these diverse sectoral transformations in agriculture and allied activities…
Introduction Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) form an integral part of India’s financial architecture aimed at promoting rural development. Established in 1975 under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976, RRBs were designed to combine the local feel and accessibility of cooperatives with the professionalism and financial strength of commercial banks. Over the years, however, RRBs faced…
Introduction India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, has long aspired to become a global manufacturing hub. With its large workforce, growing domestic market, and favorable geographical location, the country has immense potential to strengthen its industrial base. To realize this potential, the Government of India launched the “Make in India” initiative on…
Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935, is the apex monetary authority of the country. As the central bank, it is entrusted with the responsibility of regulating the supply of money, supervising the financial system, and ensuring economic stability. Among its multiple roles, one of the most crucial is maintaining monetary stability,…
Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST), implemented on 1st July 2017, marked a historic reform in India’s indirect taxation system. It replaced multiple taxes levied by the central and state governments, creating a unified tax structure. GST is a destination-based tax levied on the supply of goods and services, designed to simplify compliance, reduce…
Introduction India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last decade. The shift from a predominantly cash-driven economy to a digitally empowered one has been fueled by innovations such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and other digital payment mechanisms. UPI, launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016, has emerged…
Introduction India’s financial system is a complex network comprising various types of institutions, each playing a crucial role in ensuring the economy’s smooth functioning. Among these institutions, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have gained significant importance over the past few decades. These entities serve as an alternative to traditional banks, providing a wide range of financial…
Introduction The Indian stock market has undergone a remarkable transformation since the country’s economic liberalization in 1991. Prior to this, the Indian financial markets were highly regulated, with significant government control over key sectors of the economy. The liberalization process marked a shift towards market-driven policies, fostering greater competition, foreign investment, and economic integration with…
Introduction India’s economic growth story since the 1990s has been marked by robust GDP expansion. However, a striking paradox has emerged in recent years—despite steady or even high economic growth, employment generation has not kept pace. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as jobless growth, is one of the most pressing challenges facing the Indian economy…
Introduction Monetary policy is a critical component of a country’s macroeconomic management. It involves regulating the money supply, interest rates, and credit availability in the economy to maintain price stability, ensure adequate liquidity, and foster economic growth. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is entrusted with the responsibility of formulating and implementing monetary…