Current Affair Category: Indian Economy

Why in News? India made changes to its rules about exporting electricity to other countries, in August 2024. These changes were made to protect Indian companies from political risk in countries like Bangladesh. What is the Godda Project? Adani Power runs a very large power plant in Godda, Jharkhand, that can produce 1,496 megawatts (MW) […]

India’s energy demand has been increasing rapidly, driven by several key factors and necessitating a range of solutions to manage this growth sustainably. Factors Contributing to Rising Energy Demand: Economic Growth: Industrialization: India’s economy has been growing steadily, with significant contributions from industrial sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and services. Industrial processes are energy-intensive, leading […]

India’s retail inflation in July to a near five-year low, as food prices eased from previous highs due to a base effect, government data showed on Monday. Annual retail inflation was 3.54 per cent in July, from 5.08 per cent in June. The latest print is the lowest since August 2019. Economists polled by Reuters […]

The Cost Inflation Index (CII) is a measure used in India to adjust the purchase price of assets to account for inflation. This index is primarily used for calculating long-term capital gains on the sale of assets like real estate, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. By adjusting the purchase price to account for inflation, the […]

ESG bonds are debt securities issued by governments, municipalities, corporations, or other organizations to fund projects with positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Key Features of ESG Bonds Environmental Criteria: Focus on projects promoting environmental sustainability, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, pollution control, or sustainable agriculture. Social Criteria: Address social issues like affordable […]

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is an important body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Its primary objective is to promote investor awareness and protect investors’ interests, particularly in cases where they are unaware of their rights or are vulnerable to exploitation. overview of the […]

Yen carry trade:   Why in news ? Global equity markets experienced a severe downturn starting on Aug 05, causing significant declines in major markets from Tokyo to London. Japan’s Nikkei had its largest single-day drop since 1987, indicating a major systemic issue. What Happened on August 05, 2024? On August 05, 2024, markets took […]

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are investment funds that are traded on stock exchanges, similar to stocks. They are designed to track the performance of a specific index, commodity, sector, or asset class. Here are some key points about ETFs: Structure: ETFs are structured as open-ended funds, which means they can issue an unlimited number of […]

Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a capital-raising tool primarily used by publicly listed companies in India. It allows these companies to raise funds from domestic or foreign institutional investors without undergoing lengthy regulatory processes. QIP is governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Key Features of QIP: Eligibility: Only publicly listed companies […]

Why in News?  The RBI has  recently  released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for 2023-24: Key points of the report : digitalisation-induced changes in the behaviour of consumers and financial intermediaries can have implications for monetary policy. Digitalisation can also create a more complex and interconnected financial system with implications for financial stability. […]