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Chapter I

Indian Economy

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  1. § Accountability of Private Entities Receiving State Patronage p.1

    The principle that private entities, especially those receiving significant state patronage (such...

  2. § Corporate Governance p.1

    The MoU between SEBI, NISM, and IICA aims to advance corporate governance through capacity buildi...

  3. § Energy Security in India p.1

    Energy security refers to the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price...

  4. § Exchange Rate Management and its Economic Implications p.2

    The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) intervention...

  5. § External Sector & Capital Flows p.2

    India's merchandise exports showed commendable growth in April 2026, driven by diversification of...

  6. § Fuel Price Mechanism in India p.2

    The mechanism by which petrol and diesel prices are determined in India, including the role of Oi...

  7. § Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) p.3

    The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) measures the combined performance of eight crucial infra...

  8. § India's Macroeconomic Stability and Growth Drivers p.3

    The RBI's report highlights domestic demand as a key growth driver, but notes that supply-side pr...

  9. § Inflation and its Drivers p.3

    The sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy, often driv...

  10. § International Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreements p.4

    India actively pursues international economic cooperation through bilateral and multilateral trad...

  11. § Oil Price Volatility and its Economic Impact p.4

    Fluctuations in global crude oil prices significantly impact India's economy, leading to retail p...

  12. § Strategic Petroleum Reserves p.4

    India's strategic petroleum and gas reserves are critical for mitigating the impact of global oil...

  13. § Trade Policy: Protectionism vs. Liberalization p.5

    The article implicitly discusses the trade-offs between protectionist measures (like supporting d...

  14. § U.S. Immigration Policy and its Impact on Indian Diaspora p.5

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new policy requiring immigrants...