Himachal Pradesh grapples with a massive ₹1.14 lakh crore debt. Discover the state's revival plan involving central assistance, fiscal discipline, and new revenue sources. Can these measures pull HP out of the red?
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
CAG report reveals Indian states face mounting fiscal stress with rising debt and rigid spending, limiting investment capacity. Key findings on revenue, deficits, and liquidity concerns.
India's fiscal deficit for April-November hits ₹9.76 lakh crore, cushioned by strong non-tax revenue. Tax collections lag, impacted by rebates and GST changes. Read the full analysis.
India's fiscal deficit for April-November FY26 reached 62.3% of the annual target, impacted by GST rate cuts. Tax revenue lags while expenditure rises. Key details inside.
Punjab's AAP government grapples with fiscal strain, debt burden, and GST compensation loss in 2024. Can it navigate the economic headwinds? Read our analysis.
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 9.76 lakh crore by November 2025, covering 62.3% of the full-year target. Explore the details on revenue and expenditure trends shaping the economy.
Government data reveals India's fiscal deficit touched 62.3% of the full-year target by November 2025. The Centre's budget aims for a 4.4% GDP deficit in FY26. Read the full analysis.
India is quietly undergoing three major economic shifts: greater openness, state-level investment convergence, and balanced macro policy. Holding onto these could unlock durable, broad-based growth. Read the analysis.
RBI's state statistics handbook reveals rising social sector spends mask declining budget shares & hidden disparities. Experts demand better data for real progress. Read more.
India's economy surges with 8.4% GDP growth in Q3 FY24, exceeding expectations. The government revises full-year growth estimate to 7.6%. Discover the key drivers and sectoral performance behind this robust expansion.
India's economy shows robust post-Covid recovery with 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 2025-26. RBI revises full-year estimate to 7.3% as inflation stays benign. Read the full analysis.
CII urges institutional reforms & fiscal consolidation in Budget 2026-27 for growth. Key asks: tech to curb tax evasion, debt control, PSU privatisation, and revamping food distribution. Read more.
India's economy is poised to reap the benefits of past reforms in 2026, with projected growth of 7% or higher. Learn how tax cuts, rate easing, and regulatory changes are fueling momentum despite external trade tensions.
Market veteran Shankar Sharma warns India's economic slowdown is a 'giant battleship' hard to turn. He cites fiscal constraints, weak tax growth, and rupee pressures limiting a 2026 revival. Read his full analysis.
Direct cash transfers to women have exploded from Rs 1,600 crore in 2020 to Rs 2.46 lakh crore in 2025, reaching 13 crore women. Explore the fiscal impact, political shift, and real-life effects of this new welfare pillar.
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts call for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts argue for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
Karnataka faces a Rs 18,500 crore GST shortfall despite strong tax growth. CM Siddaramaiah resists extra borrowing, focusing on fiscal prudence. Read the full analysis.
Madhya Pradesh reshapes finances with zero-based budgeting & a 3-year rolling plan. Deputy CM Jagdish Devda reveals FY25 revenue of Rs 55,634 Cr, per capita income of Rs 1.52 lakh, and new tech-driven initiatives for revenue growth.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
India's net direct tax collections grew 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh crore till Dec 17, boosted by a sharp 13.5% fall in refunds. Advance tax up 4.27%. Read the full analysis.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states reducing debt will be a primary goal in 2026-27. Data reveals 11 states have debt-to-GSDP ratios at 35% or more this fiscal year. Get the full analysis.
Karnataka's mid-year finance review warns GST rationalisation & delayed mineral bill assent could increase the revenue deficit, despite the state leading in FDI inflows. Read the full analysis.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights the Centre's success in reducing debt-to-GDP ratio post-Covid and calls for states to emulate its fiscal management and transparency goals. Read more.
Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha approves a Rs 35,000 crore supplementary budget for the current fiscal. Finance Minister says it will boost development, but Congress attacks the state's fiscal management. Read the full story.
Telangana's govt guarantees hit 15.1% of GSDP, far above national average. Experts warn of fiscal risks. Read about state-wise breakdown and sector exposure.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights India's economic turnaround in Parliament, citing strong forex reserves, low CAD, and broad-based growth. Read the full analysis.
India's tax revenues soared 30% in the first half of FY25, yet government expenditure grew faster, widening the fiscal deficit. Explore the details and implications for the economy.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have become India's most aggressive borrowers in 2025, overshooting RBI limits by 190% and 122% respectively. Economists warn of severe long-term fiscal stress. Read the full analysis.