Category: Economy Schemes and Initiatives
Equalization Levy
The central government has proposed to abolish the Equalisation Levy on online advertisements.
Corporate Social Responsibility
10th report on ‘Demands for Grants (2025-26)’ of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) highlights various issues regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Revised Priority Sector Lending Guidelines
RBI revises Priority Sector Lending Guidelines effective from 1st April 2025.
Nutrient Based Subsidy
Fertilizers committee warns against under-funding of nutrient subsidy schemes
Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative
Sagarmala Start Up Innovation Initiative (S2I2) launched at NSAC, to foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship in maritime sector
National Program for Dairy Development
Cabinet approves revised national program for dairy development
World of Debt Report 2024
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Released ‘A World of Debt Report 2024
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.
Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.
Reciprocal Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.
Open Market Operations
RBI announces over USD 21 Billion Liquidity Infusion to support growth through OMOs and Swap auction
Pradhan Manthri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
Six years of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) completed.