Courseware on Indian Economy, 2025-26

1 Basics of Economics- An Introduction 
2 National Income & related concepts 
3 Estimation of National Income in India 
4 Economic Growth & Development 
5 Poverty 
6 Inequality 
7 Inclusive Growth 
8 Demography 
9 Employment & Unemployment 
10 Schemes for Employment, Skill Development, & Apprenticeship 
11 Care Economy 
12 Labour Reforms 
13 Sectors of the Economy 
14 Introduction to Indian Agriculture 
15 Cropping Patterns 
16 Irrigation-Types & Systems 
17 Food Management in India 
18 Subsidies in India 
19 Contract Farming 
20 e-NAM 
21 Animal Husbandry 
22 Revolutions in Agriculture 
23 Food Processing Industries 
24 Land Reforms of India 
25 Economic Data 
26 Measures of Industrial Performance 
27 Companies in India 
28 Industrial Policies in India- Upto 1991 
29 Industrial Policies in India-Post 1991 
30 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 
31 Startup India and Stand up India 
32 Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), Disinvestment & Privatisation 
33 Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) 
34 Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence Revolution 
35 Services in India 
36 Basics of Planning in India 
37 Five Year Plan in India & Action Agenda 
38 Fiscal Policy, Budget & Budget Deficits 
39 Public Expenditure, Debt Management and Debt Reforms 
40 Basics of Taxation 
41 Direct Taxes 
42 Indirect Taxes 
43 Fiscal Federalism, Finance Commission, Resource Mobilisation
44 Banking, Money & Its Various Aspects 
45 Rates in India 
46 Monetary Policy & Its Transmission 
47 Banking Sector in India 
48 Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFCs) 
49 Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) 
50 Basel Norms 
51 Bank Frauds in India 
52 Financial Inclusion 
53 Blockchain & Crypto Currency 
54 Gold Schemes in India 
55 Money Market in India 
56 Capital Market (Debt Market) 
57 Capital Market (Equity Market) 
58 Capital Market- Advance 
59 Balance of Payments 
60 Exchange Rates 
61 Trade, Globalisation & De-Globalisation 
62 Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) 
63 Basics of Inflation 
64 Measurement of Inflation 
65 Savings, Investment & Growth 
66 Public Private Partnership (PPP) 
67 Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs) & Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 
68 Foreign Investment 
69 Basics of Infrastructure in India 
70 Sectoral Performance of Infrastructure 
71 Basics of Black Money 
72 Efforts to Curb Black Money 
73 Business Cycle & Economics of Crisis 
74 Green Gross Domestic Product 
75 Sustainable Development 
76 Climate Change Negotiations 
77 Paris Agreement, Solar Alliance, Climate Funds

Overview:

Courseware on Indian Economy by Jayant Parikshit is a comprehensive courseware designed for UPSC and other State Services Examination. Divided into 20 Units and 77 Chapters, it offers in-depth coverage for both of fundamental and advanced economic concepts, including national income, growth and development, poverty and employment, fiscal and monetary policies, agriculture, industry, services, infrastructure, sectors of economy, planning, money, banking and finance, open economy, inflation, investment models, black money, environmental economics and global trade, etc making you ready for both Prelims and Mains. The courseware simplifies complex economic theories while integrating the latest data, government policies, and economic trends. Special features like Think Box questions for analytical reasoning and a curated glossary ensure a strong conceptual foundation. With exam-oriented content and structured pedagogy in the form of tables, flowcharts, boxes, infographics, etc., as an indispensable resource for mastering Indian Economy.


Key Features:

· Offers holistic preparation – This book seamlessly connects fundamental economic principles with real-world developments. It explains interconnections between industries, banking, and capital markets, ensuring aspirants grasp both static foundations and evolving policy changes shaping India’s economy. 
· Structured Pedagogy for Effective Learning – 
- ‘INFO’ Box: Provides additional insights to enhance conceptual clarity and answer-writing. 
- ‘Q/A’ within Concepts: Tests understanding with thought-provoking queries, including previous years’ and probable UPSC questions. 
- ‘Word Bank’: Simplifies complex terms and concepts for easy comprehension. 
- Think Box for Critical Thinking – Encourages aspirants to analyse, evaluate, and develop a problem-solving approach towards economic issues.


· Visually Engaging Format – Enriched with diagrams, flowcharts, infographics, tables and many more, ensuring an interactive and engaging reading experience. 
· Covers Contemporary & Emerging Economic Issues – Stay ahead with in-depth discussions on NPAs, Black Money, Digital Economy, Capital Market Developments, New Growth Models, Sustainable Development, and Global Institutions (World Bank, IMF, WTO, AIIB, etc.). Backed by latest data from the Economic Survey, Budget, Happiness Index, and key government reports, this book helps aspirants develop a strong analytical perspective for tackling Prelims, Mains, and Interview questions.