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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

RBI proposes to cap bank dividend payout at 75% of PAT, Pg15

RBI proposes capping bank dividend payouts at 75% of net profit to bolster financial stability and capital reserves.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

7 Jan, 2026

RBI proposes to cap bank dividend payout at 75% of PAT, Pg15

RBI proposes capping bank dividend payouts at 75% of net profit to bolster financial stability and capital reserves.

7 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

6 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

5 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Unenviable choice, Pg6

GST revenue dips despite rate cuts, fiscal deficit looms as government faces tough choices between growth and targets.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

3 Jan, 2026

Unenviable choice, Pg6

GST revenue dips despite rate cuts, fiscal deficit looms as government faces tough choices between growth and targets.

3 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting

Registration must for Paan masala makers, Pg15

Paan masala manufacturers face mandatory registration under new health and national security cess law starting February 1st, 2024.

Government Budgeting

3 Jan, 2026

Registration must for Paan masala makers, Pg15

Paan masala manufacturers face mandatory registration under new health and national security cess law starting February 1st, 2024.

3 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15

IT Ministry approves ₹23,000 crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, attracting ₹41,863 crore investment and creating 33,000 jobs.

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jan, 2026

Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15

IT Ministry approves ₹23,000 crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, attracting ₹41,863 crore investment and creating 33,000 jobs.

3 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.

2 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12

GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12

GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

2 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting

GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4

India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.

Government Budgeting

1 Jan, 2026

GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4

India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.

1 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.

Government Budgeting

31 Dec, 2025

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.

31 Dec, 2025

Government Budgeting

Govt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term T-bills, Pg13

Government plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore via short-term T-bills in Q4 FY25, reducing borrowing by ₹10,000 crore YoY.

Government Budgeting

30 Dec, 2025

Govt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term T-bills, Pg13

Government plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore via short-term T-bills in Q4 FY25, reducing borrowing by ₹10,000 crore YoY.

30 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

At year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8

Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.

29 Dec, 2025

At year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8

Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.

29 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Government Budgeting

Is the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?, Pg12

India's 'Health for All' campaign faces funding deficits, quality concerns, and disease burdens despite increased budgetary allocations and policy initiatives.

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Government Budgeting

28 Dec, 2025

Is the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?, Pg12

India's 'Health for All' campaign faces funding deficits, quality concerns, and disease burdens despite increased budgetary allocations and policy initiatives.

28 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting