Government Budgeting

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesGovernment Budgeting
11 Mar, 2026

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

Government BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
11 Mar, 2026

Finance Ministry seeks Parliamentary nod to spend Rs 2.81 lakh cr more in FY26, Pg19

Finance Ministry seeks parliamentary approval for Rs 2.81 lakh crore additional spending in FY26, including Rs 1 lakh crore for Economic Stabilization Fund.

Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Mar, 2026

India Semiconductor Mission, Pg11

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with ₹77,000 crore investment, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce import reliance by 2047.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
9 Mar, 2026

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

Duty cuts on cancer drugs offer financial relief, especially for the poor seeking treatment in public hospitals.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
9 Mar, 2026

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Maharashtra's Rs 35,000 crore farm loan waiver raises concerns about credit culture and fiscal burden, impacting long-term farmer interests.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
7 Mar, 2026

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
7 Mar, 2026

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

Health SectorE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
3 Mar, 2026

The waning sheen, Pg6

GST collections surge 8.1% in February, import IGST spikes 17%, rupee depreciation and rising input costs threaten price stability.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
3 Mar, 2026

​New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment Budgeting
3 Mar, 2026

EPFO trustees for 8.25% rate, its investment panel had suggested 8.1%, Pg1

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for 2025-26 despite internal panel suggesting 8.1%, projecting a deficit of ₹944.06 crore.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesGovernment Budgeting
2 Mar, 2026

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Mar, 2026

Centre's debt target, $4-tn economy aim now more difficult to achieve, Pg12

GDP data revision: Fiscal deficit target for FY26 edges up to 4.5%; $4-trillion economy aim now more difficult.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Mar, 2026

Something is amiss in India’s debt market & it’s yet to take stock, Pg11

Indian debt market faces anomalies as state bond yields match corporate bonds, raising questions about risk pricing and liquidity.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Mar, 2026

Sharper data, clearer signals for the economy, Pg10

New GDP series launched with richer data, revised methodologies, and GST figures, projecting 7.6% growth in 2025-26.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
28 Feb, 2026

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
27 Feb, 2026

Budget 2026-27: 'Important to anchor our fiscal policy in terms of debt', Pg9

Economist Prachi Mishra analyzes Budget 2026-27's fiscal policy shift towards debt-to-GDP ratio targeting and its implications on private investment.

Government BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
26 Feb, 2026

India's recent defence surge is not a sign of militarism. It is a sign of maturity, Pg11

India boosts defence spending by 15.19% to modernize military and deter aggression amid rising geopolitical tensions with China and Pakistan.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
25 Feb, 2026

Unstable, too broad: No UPI payment data in new GDP series, Pg15

MoSPI declines UPI data for GDP calculation due to instability and broad payment categories, delaying accurate private consumption expenditure estimation.

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