Indian Economy, 7e by Nitin Singhania (IAS)

📘 Key Features for UPSC Aspirants

• 🎯 Structured and Exam-Focused Resource: Meticulously designed to meet the latest syllabus and exam relevance, including Civil Services Examination (Prelims and General Studies Paper III: Indian Economy) and other competitive exams
• 🆕 5 New Chapters: Covers emerging topics such as Circular Economy, Industry 4.0 & AI Revolution, Cropping Pattern in India, Income Inequality, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries and many more
• 📊 Integrated Learning Tools: Featuring 20+ author videos, knowledge-enriching content for additional reading, 400+ computer-based test (CBT) practice questions, and 16 years’ chapter-wise PYQs 2010-2025 (both print book and CBT) for seamless study
• 📌 Detachable Pluck-out Chart: Provides a quick reference to the latest fiscal data based on the Union Budget 2026-27 and Economic Survey 2025-26
• 📱 eBook Access: Offers free and exclusive access to a full-colour eBook for on-the-go flexible learning

📖 About the Courseware

Nitin Singhania’s bestselling book is 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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McGraw Hill Courseware is an end-to-end learning solution designed to make learning holistic and adaptive to changing examination trends. It goes beyond traditional exam preparation, breaking the mould to give learners a better chance at success.

It seamlessly blends the traditional strengths of static resources like books with cutting-edge digital learning solutions, including:

• 🎥 Conceptual videos
• 🧠 Study aids like flashcards and infographics
• 🔍 Knowledge enrichment content
• 📜 Previous Years’ Questions with explanations
• 📝 Mock tests
• 📊 Performance analytics
• 🎤 Author webinars & doubt-clearing sessions
• 📚 Full colour eBook

These features ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter, enhance learning and retention, provide detailed insights into student performance, and fill gaps in preparation. With the McGraw Hill Edge app, the Courseware can be accessed anytime, anywhere, providing full flexibility to learners. It offers a comprehensive ecosystem that consolidates scattered information into an easily understandable format and boosts confidence for exam success.

📚 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

1. Basic key concepts
2. National income
3. Economic growth versus economic development
4. Money and money supply
5. Banking sector in India
6. Poverty
7. Income inequality
8. Unemployment and labour reforms
9. Inflation
10. Indian tax structure
11. Public finance
12. Economic planning in India
13. Financial market
14. Technology and finance
15. Co-operative sector in India
16. Role of agriculture and agricultural finance
17. Cropping patterns in India
18. Animal husbandry and fisheries
19. Irrigation in India
20. Food security and food management
21. Land reforms in India
22. Indian industry
23. Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence revolution
24. MSME sector
25. Service sector
26. Food processing industry in India
27. Insurance sector in India
28. Infrastructure
29. Power and energy sector of India
30. Health and education
31. Balance of payments
32. India’s foreign exchange and foreign trade
33. International economic institutions
34. Investment models
35. Circular economy
36. Sustainable development and climate change
37. Population and demographic dividend
38. Skill development
39. India’s gig economy
40. Care economy and gender transformative approach in India