Manufacturing GVA: NSO's ₹38.6 Lakh Cr Estimate vs ASI-ASUSE ₹27.4 Lakh Cr Shows 40.9% Gap

MCA Data Reveals Only 9 Women CEOs, 25 MDs in India's Top 500 Listed Companies

Ministry of Corporate Affairs data tabled in Lok Sabha reveals severe underrepresentation of women in top corporate leadership: only 9 CEOs and 25 MDs among India's 500 largest listed companies. This directly impacts the UPSC/state PSC themes of women empowerment, corporate governance, and the effectiveness of legal mandates under the Companies Act, 2013.

New GDP Series 2022-23: 5 Key Changes Including MGT-7 Classification, Gold Savings Doubling, and Rooftop Solar

India's new GDP series (base year 2022-23) introduces five lesser-known but impactful changes. Key reforms include splitting enterprise GVA by activity using MGT-7 forms, valuing government housing, lowering asset useful lives, shifting household savings data source to SEBI (doubling gold savings estimates), and including rooftop solar electricity. These changes improve GDP accuracy but require careful understanding for exam questions on methodology.

IBBI Issues 6 IBC Misuse Indicators After NCLT Stay on Subhash Chandra Rs 6.25 Cr Plan

The IBBI has issued a circular to insolvency professionals to stay vigilant against misuse of the IBC, listing six indicators of potential abuse. The directive follows a controversial NCLT order in the Subhash Chandra case where a single-member bench approved a repayment plan of only Rs 6.25 crore against admitted claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore, which was later stayed by a special bench. This highlights growing concerns over low recovery rates and potential misuse of the insolvency process by related parties.

Make in India 12-Year Review: PLI Schemes Show Concentration, Manufacturing Growth Patchy

Make in India completes 12 years with mixed results: manufacturing growth has been inconsistent, PLI schemes attracted ₹2.4 lakh crore but concentrated in top 5 sectors, employment impact limited to 8.5 lakh direct jobs. Key data for exams: non-petroleum exports grew 53% to $388.3B, capacity utilisation remains below 80%.

₹62,500 Cr Smartphone Manufacturing Scheme: Two-Track Strategy for PLI Successor & Indian Brands

India's new Rs 62,500 crore smartphone scheme aims to sustain large-scale production after the first PLI ends and create a homegrown brand with its own IP. It offers two tracks: one for global manufacturers with incremental production targets, and another with higher incentives for Indian-owned companies that design and develop in India.

MoSPI: Better Informal Sector Data via ASUSE & PLFS Drives Downward Revision in Nominal GDP

India's new GDP series (base 2022-23) shows lower nominal GDP for past years, primarily because direct annual surveys (ASUSE, PLFS) now replace proxy-based estimates for the informal sector. This is a data quality improvement, not an economic slowdown — a critical distinction for exam questions on GDP measurement and methodology.

Tata Trusts’ 66% Stake & Affirmative Voting Rights under Articles 104B, 121: SC Verdict Explained

Tata Trusts, holding about 66% of Tata Sons, are challenging the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman, citing the affirmative voting rights of their nominee directors under the Articles of Association. The Supreme Court’s 2021 Tata-Mistry judgment upheld these special rights, making it the key legal backdrop to the current boardroom dispute. For exams, this news tests corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and the binding force of a company’s Articles.

India's QCO Reassessment: 88 to 765 Products Covered; Transition Facilitation Order 2026 for MSMEs

India rapidly expanded Quality Control Orders (QCOs) from 88 products (2019) to 765 (Dec 2024). A recent study reveals QCOs on inputs hurt MSME profitability by 47.6% and even larger firms' value addition. The 2026 Transition Facilitation Order aims to ease compliance, but reassessment of 600+ products remains critical for manufacturing competitiveness.