📖 About the Courseware
Indian Economy Courseware, 7e by IAS Nitin Singhania for UPSC 2026-27is now presented as Courseware on Indian Economy, offering a meticulously designed, structured, and exam-focused resource that combines comprehensive content with modern learning tools. Retaining the scholarly depth and trusted pedagogical framework of previous editions, this seventh edition has been thoroughly updated to meet the latest requirements of competitive examinations, including the Civil Services Examination (Prelims and General Studies Paper III: Indian Economy).
This edition introduces 5 new chapters that address critical and emerging topics such as Circular Economy, Cropping Pattern in India, Income Inequality, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries and Industry 4.0 & AI Revolution. Enriched with Chapter-wise PYQs (Prelim and Main Examination) from 2010–2025, it is further supported by a detachable chart on Union Budget 2026-27 for quick reference.
The book provides comprehensive coverage of theories, policies, and dynamic issues, enriched with pedagogical features like Exam Essential, Did You Know, Last Minute Snippets, Bonus Knowledge, Knowledge Enrichment Content and Video Insights. It includes 20+ Author Videos, 400+ CBT-based practice questions, 16 Years’ Chapter-wise PYQs (Prelim & Main Examination), and a full colour eBook for seamless study. Focused on conceptual clarity, practical application, and exam readiness, this courseware is an indispensable resource for competitive exam preparation on the Indian Economy.
 
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📚 Table of contents
Front matter
About the Author
New Topics in Seventh Edition
Preface
Acknowledgements
Trend Analysis
UPSC CSE 2025 Main PYQs – Model Answers
Chapters
Basic key concepts
National income
Economic growth versus economic development
Money and money supply
Banking sector in India
Poverty
Income inequality
Unemployment and labour reforms
Inflation
Indian tax structure
Public finance
Economic planning in India
Financial market
Technology and finance
Co-operative sector in India
Role of agriculture and agricultural finance
Cropping patterns in India
Animal husbandry and fisheries
Irrigation in India
Food security and food management
Land reforms in India
Indian industry
Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence revolution
MSME sector
Service sector
Food processing industry in India
Insurance sector in India
Infrastructure
Power and energy sector of India
Health and education
Balance of payments
India's foreign exchange and foreign trade
International economic institutions
Investment models
Circular economy
Sustainable development and climate change
Population and demographic dividend
Skill development
India's gig economy
Care economy and gender transformative approach in India