India Governance Watch: Viksit Bharat’s Policy And Administrative Developments
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1st - 15th March, 2026 -
March 2026 | Issue I -
15 min read
Contributors
Manasa Sriram
Lead Editor
Veerabhadra patil
Editor
Khushi Mahajan
Consultant
Executive Summary
This issue tracks FDI-policy changes, Economic Stabilisation Fund, customs-duty flexibility for manufacturers, mutual fund liquidity management, gas-supply prioritisation, EV localisation, captive power rules, transgender-rights legislation, ITI training reforms, international partnerships and Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. It reflects focus on macro resilience, manufacturing competitiveness, energy security, inclusion and rural service delivery.
Key Developments
- FDI policy was revised for land-bordering country investments.
- A ₹1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund was announced.
- Deferred customs-duty payment was extended to eligible manufacturers.
- SEBI allowed limited liquidity-management borrowing for mutual funds.
- Natural gas supply prioritisation was notified.
- EV powertrain localisation requirements were amended.
- Transgender-rights amendment legislation was introduced.
- India-Finland ties were elevated to a strategic partnership.
- Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 was approved.
Key Takeaways
- The issue uses fiscal and regulatory tools to manage external shocks.
- Energy and mobility reforms show localisation-led industrial policy.
- Social inclusion and rural water access remain important governance priorities.
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