India Governance Watch: Viksit Bharat’s Policy And Administrative Developments
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16th to 31st January, 2026 -
January 2026 | Issue II -
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Contributors
Manasa Sriram
Lead Editor
Veerabhadra Patil
Editor
Vanshika Rajan
Consultant
Executive Summary
This issue covers the Economic Survey 2025-26, SEBI mutual fund reforms, NSE IPO clearance, draft National Electricity Policy, coking coal classification, 6 GHz spectrum delicensing, Atal Pension Yojana extension, India-EU FTA conclusion and raw jute stock regulation. It reflects reforms in capital markets, energy security, digital connectivity, pension inclusion and trade competitiveness.
Key Developments
- Economic Survey 2025-26 was released.
- SEBI notified new Mutual Funds Regulations, including MF Lite.
- SEBI granted NOC to NSE for its IPO.
- Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 was released.
- Coking coal was classified as a critical and strategic mineral.
- 6 GHz spectrum was delicensed for Wi-Fi services.
- Atal Pension Yojana was extended till 2030-31.
- India-EU Free Trade Agreement was concluded.
Key Takeaways
- The issue strengthens capital-market access and investor protection.
- Energy and digital-connectivity reforms support infrastructure resilience.
- India’s trade diplomacy advanced through the India-EU FTA.
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