CA Foundation Business Economics Chapter Wise Weightage — 2026 (Paper 4)
Official ICAI section-wise weightage for Paper 4: Business Economics — 100 marks, 3 hours. Use it to put your revision hours where they earn the most marks in the current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification).
Source: ICAI Board of Studies official weightage (New Scheme, applicable from May 2024) — valid for the current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification).
Section I
Introduction to Business Economics
5%–5%
≈ 5–5 marks
Section II
Theory of Demand and Supply
10%–10%
≈ 10–10 marks
Section III
Theory of Production and Cost
10%–10%
≈ 10–10 marks
Section IV
Price Determination in Different Markets
15%–15%
≈ 15–15 marks
Section V
Determination of National Income
15%–15%
≈ 15–15 marks
Section VI
Business Cycles
5%–5%
≈ 5–5 marks
Section VII
Public Finance
10%–10%
≈ 10–10 marks
Section VIII
Money Market
10%–10%
≈ 10–10 marks
Section IX
International Trade
10%–10%
≈ 10–10 marks
Section X
Indian Economy
10%–10%
≈ 10–10 marks
Complete Chapter-Wise Weightage Table
| Section | Chapters / Topics | Weightage | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I Introduction to Business Economics |
| 5%–5% | LOW |
| Section II Theory of Demand and Supply |
| 10%–10% | LOW |
| Section III Theory of Production and Cost |
| 10%–10% | LOW |
| Section IV Price Determination in Different Markets |
| 15%–15% | MEDIUM |
| Section V Determination of National Income |
| 15%–15% | MEDIUM |
| Section VI Business Cycles |
| 5%–5% | LOW |
| Section VII Public Finance |
| 10%–10% | LOW |
| Section VIII Money Market |
| 10%–10% | LOW |
| Section IX International Trade |
| 10%–10% | LOW |
| Section X Indian Economy |
| 10%–10% | LOW |
How to Use This Weightage
Lead with Price Determination in Different Markets (15–15%). It carries the most marks in the paper, so it should get your first and deepest revision pass — followed by Determination of National Income (15–15%). Together the top two areas are roughly 30 of the 100 marks.
Practise, don't just read. For the heavy sections, work through past papers, MTPs and RTPs rather than re-reading notes — ICAI reuses question patterns closely. You'll find 14 Business Economics papers with suggested answers on this site.
Don't abandon the low-weight sections. They are usually smaller in scope and often the easiest, most predictable marks — a quick, reliable buffer toward the 40-mark pass line. Always confirm the current attempt's amendments against the latest ICAI RTP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chapter-wise weightage for CA Foundation Business Economics?
Per ICAI's official Board of Studies weightage (New Scheme), Business Economics (Paper 4, 100 marks) is split as: Introduction to Business Economics 5–5%, Theory of Demand and Supply 10–10%, Theory of Production and Cost 10–10%, Price Determination in Different Markets 15–15%, Determination of National Income 15–15%, Business Cycles 5–5%, Public Finance 10–10%, Money Market 10–10%, International Trade 10–10%, Indian Economy 10–10%.
Which chapters carry the most marks in CA Foundation Business Economics?
The highest-weight area is Price Determination in Different Markets (15–15%), followed by Determination of National Income (15–15%). The top two together are roughly 30 of the 100 marks, so they deserve your first revision hours.
Is this Business Economics weightage valid for current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification)?
Yes. This is the ICAI New Scheme weightage (applicable from May 2024) and it applies to the current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification). Always cross-check the latest RTP for any amendments before the exam.
How is the CA Foundation Business Economics paper structured?
100 marks in 3 hours. You can practise 14 Business Economics papers with suggested answers on this site.
Practise Business Economics with 14 papers
Past exam papers, MTPs and RTPs for Paper 4 — with suggested answers from ICAI.
Business Economics Practice Papers →