Economy Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

Economic policy, GDP, inflation, budget, RBI decisions and financial indicators.

Economy
Auction of Two Offshore Mineral Blocks in Andaman Sea Begins
Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra launched the auction of Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 in the Andaman Sea, covering over 1,632 square kilometres.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
NSO Begins Third CAPEX Survey on Private Investment Plans
The National Statistics Office has begun CAPEX 2026, its third forward-looking survey of private corporate investment intentions, running from October to December 2026.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Sugar Dealers Capped at 1,000 Quintals From 15 October 2026
The Centre has cut the sugar holding period for dealers to 15 days and capped their stocks at 1,000 quintals from 15 October to 30 November 2026.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
CCEA Clears Rabi MSP Rise for 2027-28, Safflower Up Rs 675
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared higher minimum support prices for all six mandated rabi crops of marketing season 2027-28, safflower gaining the most.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
MSME Ministry and MoSPI Sign MoU on Statistical Business Register
The MSME Ministry and MoSPI signed an MoU to share Udyam Registration data through APIs and build the National Statistical Business Register of economic units.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
DRI Seizes 6.61 kg Smuggled Gold Worth Rs 10.36 Crore, 11 Held
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence broke up a pan-India gold smuggling syndicate, seizing 6.61 kg of foreign gold worth about Rs 10.36 crore and arresting 11.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
FASTag Annual Pass Crosses One Crore Mark at Rs 3,075 a Year
The FASTag Annual Pass has crossed one crore passes issued since 15 August 2025, offering a year of travel for Rs 3,075 at about 1,150 national fee plazas.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
CBDT Extends ITR Due Date for AY 2026-27 to 21 November 2026
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has moved the income tax return due date for audit cases in Assessment Year 2026-27 to 21 November 2026 from 31 October.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
IIP Grows 8.0% in August 2026 on Manufacturing and Power
India's Index of Industrial Production rose 8.0 per cent in August 2026, with manufacturing up 9.0 per cent and electricity and gas supply up 12.3 per cent.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
AIIB Annual Meeting: Sitharaman on Three-Day Qatar Visit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began a Qatar visit from 27 to 29 September 2026 to attend the 11th Annual Meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors in Doha.
27 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
NMDC Commissions Rs 5,427 Crore Bastar Iron Ore Project
NMDC commissioned a Rs 5,427 crore integrated iron ore project in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, with a 2 MTPA pellet plant at Nagarnar and a 135 km slurry line.
27 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Gets Rs 13,906.50 Crore Capacity
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, India's first domestic marine insurance pool with a capacity of Rs 13,906.50 crore, is now running at full commercial scale.
27 September 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
Centre to Borrow Rs 7,86,000 Crore in H2 of FY 2026-27
The Centre will raise Rs 7,86,000 crore from the market in the second half of FY 2026-27 through 23 weekly auctions, with Rs 15,000 crore from green bonds.
25 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
11th National Traders Welfare Board Meeting Held in New Delhi
The 11th meeting of the National Traders' Welfare Board was held at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi and reviewed GST, credit, digital and export issues of traders.
25 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Crude Sunflower Oil Import Duty Cut to Nil, Palm and Soybean to 5%
Basic Customs Duty on crude sunflower oil is now nil and that on crude palm and soybean oil 5%, with the crude-refined duty gap held at 19.25% for refiners.
24 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
SEMICON India 2026: Whole-of-Industry Push for Semiconductors
SEMICON India 2026 drew over 600 exhibitors and 56 MoUs, as industry bodies pressed for a whole-of-industry approach to India's semiconductor ambitions.
23 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Mines Ministry Launches Concept Paper on Critical Mineral Recycling
At a national seminar with MRAI, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched a Concept Paper on the Critical Mineral Recycling Ecosystem and urged Jan Bhagidari.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Asia's First Telecom Manufacturing Zone to Come Up in Gwalior
Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone will come up in Gwalior with about ₹5,500 crore of investment; 24 companies have applied and 170 acres are identified.
20 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
India Aims to Be World's No. 1 Silk Producer by 2028-29
India's silk output has risen from 26,000 tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 tonnes; the Centre targets 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31 and the world's top spot by 2028-29.
20 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
NLMC Board Clears Assets Worth Over Rs 5,000 Crore
The National Land Monetization Corporation's board has recommended surplus land and buildings valued at over Rs 5,000 crore for monetisation at its 21st meeting.
19 September 2026 · 2 min read