UPES Dehradun | B.Com Admissions 2026
Ranked #45 Among Universities in India by NIRF | 1950+ Students Placed 91% Placement, 800+ Recruiters
CA Foundation Exam Exam Date:18 Jan' 26 - 24 Jan' 26
Business economics addresses issues and questions that impact individuals in their roles as both consumers and producers. The business economics is the last paper for CA Foundation exam. The CA Foundation syllabus 2025 for business economics will help students with knowledge of business decision-making, alongside their understanding of accounting and auditing. It is strongly advised that aspirants prepare for the CA Foundation Business Economics syllabus using the appropriate foundational CA books.
There are a total of ten chapters included in the CA Foundation business economics syllabus, covering various chapters like theory of demand and supply, international trade, money market, etc. As per the CA Foundation exam pattern, the business economics subject is the third paper and is objective-based. Also, the CA Foundation business economics paper being objective-based, there will also be negative marking of ¼ for every wrong answer.
Particulars | Details |
Exam mode | Offline |
Exam frequency | January, May, and September |
Number of papers | Four |
Name of the papers | Paper 1: Accounting |
Duration | Paper 1 and Paper 2: 60 minutes |
Maximum marks for each paper | 100 marks |
Marking scheme | For subjective (Paper 1 and 2) - No negative marks For objective papers (Paper 3 and 4) - ¼ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
It is a priority of the CA Foundation business economics paper to develop an understanding of the concepts and theories of economics and also to acquire the ability for addressing application-oriented issues.
SI. No. | Paper Name | Marks | Types of questions |
Paper 1 | Accounting | 100 Marks | Subjective |
Paper 2 | Business Laws | 100 Marks | Subjective |
Paper 3 | Part A: Business Mathematics Part B: Logical Reasoning Part C: Statistics | 100 Marks | Objective |
Paper 4 | Business Economics | 100 Marks | Objective |
Candidates should note that every chapter included in the CA Foundation Business Economics 2025 syllabus is important. It is essential to thoroughly review each topic to achieve good results in the CA Foundation exam. Below are all the chapters and their respective topics for the CA Foundation business economics syllabus as per the CA Foundation syllabus introduced by the ICAI.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Business Economics
Meaning and scope of Business Economics
Basic Problems of an Economy and Role of Price Mechanism.
Chapter 2. Theory of Demand and Supply
Meaning and Determinants of Demand, Law of Demand and Elasticity of Demand – Price, Income and Cross Elasticity
Theory of Consumer’s Behaviour –Indifference Curve approach
Meaning and Determinants of Supply, Law of Supply and Elasticity of Supply, Market Equilibrium and Social Efficiency.
Chapter 3: Theory of Production and Cost
Meaning and Factors of Production, Short Run and Long Run
Law of Production – The Law of Variable Proportions and Laws of Returns to Scale, Producer’s Equilibrium
Concepts of Costs – Short-run and long-run costs, Average and Marginal Costs, Total, Fixed and Variable Costs
A++ Grade by NAAC | Recognized as Category-1 University by UGC | 100% Placement, 75 LPA Highest CTC, 487 Recruiters
India's Largest University | NAAC A++ | 100% Placements Record | Highest CTC 2.5 Cr PA | 150 + Programmes across Multiple Disciplines
Chapter 4: Price Determination in Different Markets
Market Structures: Perfect Competition, Monopoly and Monopolistic Competition. Using Game Theory to study Oligopoly.
Price Determination in these Markets
Price- Output Determination under different Market Forms
Chapter 5: Determination of National Income
(A) Macro Economic Aggregates and Measurement of National Income
(B) Determination of National Income: Keynes’ Two Sector Basic Model, Three Sectors and Four Sectors Models
Chapter 6: Business Cycles
Meaning
Phases
Features
Causes behind these Cycles
Chapter 7: Public Finance
(A) Fiscal functions: An Overview, Centre and State Finance
(B) Market Failure/ Government intervention to correct market failure.
(C) Process of budget making: Sources of Revenue, Expenditure Management, and Management of Public Debt.
(D) Fiscal Policy
Chapter 8: Money Market
(A)Concept of Money Demand
(B) Important theories of Demand for Money
(C) Concept of Money Supply, Cryptocurrency and other new terminology
(D) Monetary Policy
Chapter 9: International Trade
(A) Theories of International Trade including theories of intra-industry trade by Krugman.
(B) Trade Policy – The Instruments of Trade Policy
(C) Trade Negotiations
(D) Exchange Rates and its economic effects
(E) International Capital Movements: Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 10: Indian Economy
(Before 1950- Chanakya and Nand Vansh, OECD Paper (1950-1991),
Basic knowledge 1991 Onwards
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
If you’ve given the CA Foundation exam three times and still couldn’t clear it, don’t worry, there are many good alternatives you can go for. Here are some options you can consider:
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce):
You can continue your studies with B.Com. It gives you a strong base in accounts, finance, and business, and you can go for other professional courses later.
CS (Company Secretary):
If you are interested in company law, compliance, and legal work, CS is a good choice.
CMA (Cost Management Accounting):
If you like accounting and cost management, CMA is another strong course.
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration):
This course is good if you are interested in management and business studies. It also opens options for an MBA later.
Accounting and Finance Diplomas or Certifications:
You can do short-term courses like Tally, GST, Financial Modelling, or Digital Accounting. These help you get job-ready faster.
Banking and Finance Courses:
You can go for professional programs in banking, stock market, or investment analysis.
Hope it helps !
Hello aspirant,
Under the proposed plan, Module 1 of the CA Foundation Accounting syllabus for 2025 covers theoretical frameworks, fundamental accounting procedures, bank reconciliation, and inventory. Final accounts for partnerships, companies, and sole proprietors as well as non-profit organizations are included in Module 2. Depreciation, bills of exchange, and specific transactions like consignment and joint ventures are also important subjects.
Thank you
Hope it helps you
Hello aspirant,
The CA Foundation September 2025 exam has been completed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Candidates are anxiously awaiting their CA Foundation Sep 2025 results after the exam is over. The CA Foundation results are anticipated to be released by ICAI in September 2025, most likely during the first week of November 2025.
For more information, you can visit our site through following link:
https://finance.careers360.com/articles/ca-foundation-september-2025-result-date
Thank you
Hello CA student,
You can download the admit card even through SSP.
The ICAI has already issued the admit card for September 2025 exams.
All the best.
Hello aspirant,
Students must register with BoS by September 1, 2024, and finish the four-month study session. Additionally, provisional registrations for students who passed their tenth class have begun at ICAI.
For more information you can visit our site by clicking on the link given below.
Thank you
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Ranked #45 Among Universities in India by NIRF | 1950+ Students Placed 91% Placement, 800+ Recruiters
NAAC A+ Accredited | Among top 2% Universities Globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
India's youngest NAAC A++ accredited University | NIRF rank band 151-200 | 2200 Recruiters | 45.98 Lakhs Highest Package
India's Largest University | NAAC A++ | 100% Placements Record | Highest CTC 2.5 Cr PA | 150 + Programmes across Multiple Disciplines
Be a part of the largest Cost & Management Accounting Body