Budget 2026: Fiscal Consolidation in Focus, Says Mirae Expert
Basant Bafna of Mirae Asset expects Budget 2026 to balance growth with fiscal discipline. Central borrowings may stay stable, while state borrowings could rise, impacting bond yields.
Basant Bafna of Mirae Asset expects Budget 2026 to balance growth with fiscal discipline. Central borrowings may stay stable, while state borrowings could rise, impacting bond yields.
SEBI introduces a financial threshold to identify significant market indices for regulatory oversight, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in index governance.
Rating agency ICRA forecasts medium-term debt consolidation with strong capital expenditure focus in the upcoming Union Budget, aligning with 16th Finance Commission recommendations.
BJP now controls 1,425 of 2,869 corporator seats across Maharashtra's municipal corporations, achieving absolute majority in 13 urban bodies and emerging as largest party in six others.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for FY27 on February 1. Experts discuss how fiscal consolidation and capital expenditure can drive growth amid global risks.
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey reveals discussions with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs about extending regulatory oversight to India's unlisted share market, citing pricing mismatches and disclosure gaps as key concerns.
The World Bank maintains India's GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY27, citing domestic demand strength offsetting US tariff impacts, while projecting continued fiscal consolidation.
Morgan Stanley reports that 2025 is a year of consolidation for Indian internet stocks, with investors now focusing on earnings clarity to gauge future growth prospects.
A surge in deaths from contaminated drugs and Ayushman fraud reveals a broken regulatory system. India's private healthcare sector, providing 80% of services, operates without oversight. Read the full investigation.
Sebi proposes major trading rule changes, raising broker net-worth norms to ₹5 crore and shifting regulatory power to stock exchanges. Learn what this means for market integrity and investors.
Key Muslim organisations in Nagpur call for responsible voting to prevent division of votes in the January 15 NMC elections, emphasizing candidate merit over emotion.
Meta's $2B Manus buy signals a wave of AI consolidation. Big Tech uses stealth deals to avoid regulators, thinning the herd of 40,000 startups. Explore the strategy.
Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.
Delhi High Court refuses to stay new fee regulation law for private schools but extends deadlines. Committees must be formed by Jan 20. Key details inside.
India's fintech sector is set for a major consolidation phase, driven by fragmented markets and profit pressures. Top Kotak Investment Banking executives predict a wave of mergers and acquisitions by 2026, creating fewer but stronger players.
The contrasting fates of IndiGo in aviation and Vodafone in telecom highlight India's regulatory challenges. Explore how enforcement shapes market giants. Read the analysis.
After a year of sweeping changes, Sebi is set to slow its reform pace in 2026 to focus on implementing 2025's overhauls in mutual funds, LODR, and broker norms. Experts predict a year of operational transition. Read more.
India plans a major pharma licensing overhaul with a separate wholesale licence for bulk drugs and APIs to improve traceability and safety. This move follows global scrutiny over contaminated cough syrups and aims to regulate a $50-billion market.
As 2025 ends, India's ad agencies grapple with a mega-merger, AI automation, and new data rules. Explore the challenges and opportunities for legacy networks in a rapidly changing landscape.
A controversial New Jersey bill could consolidate hundreds of small school districts to cut costs, bypassing parental approval. Critics warn of hidden expenses and community division.
Kanpur Nagar district achieves second place in Uttar Pradesh's land consolidation rankings for 2025 with an 83.5% score. Discover the key metrics and progress details behind this administrative success.
India's fiscal discipline is acting as preventive medicine for the economy, creating buffers against global shocks. Learn how this strategy ensures stability and growth.
India's fiscal deficit for April-November FY25 widened to Rs 9.77 lakh crore, marking a 15.4% year-on-year surge. Explore the key drivers and government's fiscal roadmap.
Bitcoin ended 2025 in the red, dropping over 30% from its peak. Discover why AI investment and economic uncertainty caused a $1 trillion crypto market crash and what 2026 holds for digital assets.
India's streaming industry embraced micro-dramas in 2025. While short-form content will explode in 2026, experts warn mega-mergers like Netflix-Paramount bids for Warner Bros. Discovery could stifle independent storytelling. Read the full analysis.
Merriam-Webster's 2025 word 'slop' reflects AI's flood of low-quality content. As debates rage, key questions on training data, AGI, regulation, and jobs remain unanswered. Explore the critical issues shaping India's tech future.
The UAE government has issued two federal decree laws to strengthen the Emirates' capital markets. Discover the key changes and their impact on investors and financial stability.
India aims to stick to its medium-term fiscal deficit target of 4.3% in FY26, buoyed by a record RBI dividend. However, rising subsidy costs and lower nominal GDP growth present significant challenges to consolidation. Explore the details.
A key regulatory reform simplifies mergers and transfers in India's insurance industry, aiming to foster consolidation and strengthen the sector. Read the full analysis.
India's dealmaking activity is set for a strong 2026 after a record year. Domestic consolidation hit $104B, inbound deals $30B. Experts cite strong balance sheets and corporate confidence as key drivers.