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ClearIAS » UPSC Books Review » 5 Books to Study Indian Economy (Economics) for IAS Prelims Exam

5 Books to Study Indian Economy (Economics) for IAS Prelims Exam

Last updated on May 26, 2017 by Alex Andrews George

What are the good books to Study Indian Economy or Economics? This is a common query by many aspirants. Indian Economy is a major part of General Studies Paper (Paper 1 for 200 marks) in Civil Services Exam Prelims. This paper will include questions from Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives etc.

Recommended IAS Books for Indian Economy – Civil Services Preliminary Exam

Study Indian Economy

In this post let’s see the most-referred books by aspirants to study Indian Economy for UPSC CSE Preliminary exam. Links are provided to buy the books online at a discounted price.

1. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

Books to study Indian Economy: Indian Economy Ramesh Singh

‘Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is a comprehensive text, with detailed coverage of all topics in the UPSC Preliminary and Main syllabus. The book is a stellar product, with many years of bestselling performance.

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2 Indian Economy Key Concepts by Sankarganesh K

Books to study Indian Economy - Indian Economy Key Concepts Sankarganesh

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A very simple and easy to read book. This is one of the best books available to understand the basic concepts, though it is not complete/one stop solution. This book needs to be supplemented with Ramesh Singh/Sanjiv Varma book for proper syllabus coverage.

  • Click to buy Indian Economy Key Concepts by Sankarganesh K

3. The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma

Indian Economy Sanjiv Verma

A small and handy book with good analysis on different topics. The books contain relevant information related to the economic section of GS Paper 3 of the civil services main exam.  The language is lucid and easy to comprehend.

  • Click to buy Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma

4. Datt and Sundaram’s Indian Economy

Indian Economy Datt and Sundaram

The book has really good content.  In the latest edition, the authors have introduced a new analysis of the evolving problems and opportunities for the Indian Economy by way of adding new sections and revising existing chapters.

  • Click to buy Datt and Sundaram’s Indian Economy

5. Indian Economy by Uma Kapila

Indian Economy Uma Kapila

Content wise the book on Indian Economy by Uma Kapila is good. This book is widely used as a textbook for undergraduate courses.

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  • Click to buy Indian Economy by Uma Kapila

Other good books to study Indian Economy

  1. Indian Economy – Misra and Puri
  2. March of the Indian Economy – I. C. Dhingra

Also, don’t miss: The Recommended IAS Books for Economics – Civil Services Preliminary Exam

  1. The latest Economic Survey
  2. The latest India Year Book
  3. The latest The Budget
  4. Yojana Magazine
  5. Kurukshetra Magazine

Must Read Books for Economics in IAS Exam Prelims:

NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII – Click to Download NCERT Books (Free)

Note: If you need recommendations for other subjects – search this website for recommended IAS books for individuals subjects in civil services exam for both Preliminary and Mains Examination.

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  1. Diwakar Srivastava says

    November 26, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    I completed my B. Tech. (Electrical and Electronics) last year. Now I want to appear in the Civil Services Exam in 2016 and am willing to take Economics as my optional. I have never read this as a subject but I want to take this subject because of my good understanding and inclination towards this subject.
    Now I want to have some expert advice as to whether I should really go for Economics ???? And what are the relevant books to be read keeping in view with the syllabus of IAS Pre and Main ???? Can you please suggest some good coaching institute in Delhi which has good faculties for this subject ????
    I shall be grateful for your valuable guidance.
    With immense regards,
    Diwakar Srivastava.

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  2. avadhesh says

    September 27, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    nice information Thanks

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  3. vivek says

    January 8, 2018 at 11:08 am

    A must read book by Vijay K Seth.
    “The Story of Indian Manufacturing: Encounters with the Mughal and British Empires (1498 -1947)”

    Reply
  4. Ashish says

    September 23, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Sir only one book is sufficient or I should start with all listed book

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