Indian Economy for UPSC 2026 by Jayant Parikshit Exam-Focused Chapter Compilation: Gain access to 75 exam-oriented chapters designed to cover both Prelims and Mains, with a thorough integration of 17 years' PYQs (2009–2025) to familiarise aspirants with exam patterns and trends (PYQs 2013 onwards in the Book). Exclusive Author Videos: 35+ in-depth video lectures by Jayant Parikshit offering expert insights across 20 core units, making complex economic concepts easier to grasp through visual storytelling. Holistic Learning Approach: This book seamlessly bridges fundamental economic principles with real-world developments, explaining the interconnections between industries, banking, and capital markets, while addressing evolving policies that shape India’s economy. Structured Pedagogy for Effective Learning: Info Box: Provides additional insights to enhance conceptual clarity and answer-writing. Brain Teasers: Encourages aspirants to analyze, evaluate, and adopt a problem-solving approach to economic issues. ‘Q/A’ within Concepts: Tests comprehension through thought-provoking questions, including previous years' questions and questions on UPSC trending topics. Word Bank: Simplifies complex terms for easy comprehension and quick reference. Visually Engaging Format: Enriched with diagrams, flowcharts, infographics, tables, and other visual aids, ensuring a more interactive and engaging learning experience. Contemporary & Emerging Economic Issues: Stay updated with discussions on NPAs, Black Money, Digital Economy, Capital Market Developments, Sustainable Development, and Global Institutions (World Bank, IMF, WTO, AIIB, etc.). This content is backed by the latest data from Economic Survey 2025-26, Union Budget 2026-27, Happiness Index, and key government reports—preparing aspirants for Prelims, Mains, and Interview questions with a strong analytical perspective. About this Courseware Indian Economy, A Courseware by Jayant Parikshit is a holistic learning solution meticulously crafted for UPSC Civil Services Examination and State Civil Services Examinations. It includes a 17 Years’ compilation of Prelims and Mains PYQs (2009–2025) and 35+ exclusive author videos covering 20 core units, simplifying complex economic theories through engaging explanations. The book features Structured Pedagogy, like Brain Teasers to sharpen analytical skills, Info Box for enriched answer-writing, Word Bank to enhance conceptual clarity, Mains Q/A within concepts to tests comprehension, and many more. The courseware covered in 20 Units with 75 Chapters, it includes key topics like national income, growth and development, fiscal and monetary policies, agriculture, industry, services, and open economy, ensuring comprehensive preparation for Prelim and Main, including Previous Years’ Questions from 2013 onwards in the book. Chapters updated and enriched with latest Economic Data, Govt. Schemes, Indices and Reports along with current affairs including seamless exam-specific integration of Economic Survey 2025-26 and Union Budget 2026-27. Also, the UPSC Trending topics such as Industry 4.0, AI Revolution, Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Climate Change Negotiations, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), keep aspirants updated with emerging and frequently asked areas of interest in the Civil Services Examinations. With 75 exam-focused chapters, this book uses tables, flowcharts, boxes, and infographics for better retention. This comprehensive resource empowers aspirants to master Indian Economy and achieve their examination goals with confidence. Table of Contents Basics of Economics- An Introduction National Income & related concepts Estimation of National Income in India Economic Data Economic Growth & Development Poverty Inequality Inclusive Growth Demography Employment & Unemployment Schemes for Employment, Skill Development, & Apprenticeship Care Economy Labour Reforms Sectors of the Economy Introduction to Indian Agriculture Cropping Patterns Irrigation-Types & Systems Food Management in India Subsidies in India Contract Farming Animal Husbandry Revolutions in Agriculture Food Processing Industries in India Land Reforms of India Measures of Industrial Performance Companies in India Industrial Policies in India- Upto 1991 Industrial Policies in India-Post 1991 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Startup India and Standup India Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), Disinvestment & Privatisation Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence Revolution Services in India Basics of Planning in India Five Year Plan in India & Action Agenda Fiscal Policy, Budget & Budget Deficits Public Expenditure, Debt Management and Debt Reforms Basics of Taxation Direct Taxes Indirect Taxes Fiscal Federalism, Finance Commission, Resource Mobilisation Banking, Money & Its Various Aspects Rates in India Monetary Policy & Its Transmission Banking Sector in India Non-Banking Financial Institutions

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