Syllabus

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION
Key concepts of Economic Systems, Economic Growth and Development, Evolution of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Indian Planning story, Economic Reforms
UNIT – II SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT
Agriculture and Food Management, Industry and Infrastructure, Services Sector, External Sectors, International Economic Organizations and India
UNIT – III INDIAN FINANCIAL MARKET
Banking System, Insurance Industry and Securities Market
UNIT – IV FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICIES
Indian Public Finance, Tax Structure in India RBI and monetary policies
UNIT – V CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
COVID-19 and Indian Economy, Universal Healthcare, Demonetization, Universal Basic Income, Farm indebtedness and Agripolicy.
Latest Economic Survey and Union Budget.

To critically understand modern India's economic growth trajectory, economic policies, and institutional reforms.

To have an in-depth analysis of the sectoral contributions of India's agriculture, industry, and service sectors.

To recognize the significant economic challenges and opportunities with the Indian Financial system.

To be acquainted with the contemporary socio-economic issues and a thorough reading of the recent economic survey and budget discussion.

1. CO1: Possess knowledge about Indian economic problems in the light of relevant economic theories and in a comparative perspective.
2. CO2: Appreciate the evolution of the Indian economy, its institutional framework, and planning policy.
3. CO3: Understand the significance of primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.
4. CO4: Be familiar with fiscal and monetary policy details.
5. CO5: Know about the latest economic positioning of India with present economic problems.

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2. Uma Kapila (2022), Indian Economy: Performance and Policies, 23rd Edition, Academic Foundation.

1. I.C. Dhingra (2018), The Indian Economy: Environment and Policy, 30th Edition, Sultan Chand and Sons Pvt Ltd.

2. Pratiyogita Darpan Special issue (2022), General Studies Indian Economy, 2. Pratiyogita Darpan