Cash Transforms in India: Inflation & Fiscal Impact
Exploring how Bihar's pre-poll cash handouts affect inflation, welfare outcomes and fiscal management in India. Analysis of conditional transfers vs universal basic income.
Exploring how Bihar's pre-poll cash handouts affect inflation, welfare outcomes and fiscal management in India. Analysis of conditional transfers vs universal basic income.
Cash-strapped Himachal Pradesh government secures Rs 300 crore loan through RBI auction for development projects as state debt crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark. Details inside.
NDA secures decisive victory in Bihar elections with 200+ seats, but faces fiscal constraints with 60% revenue locked in salaries and pensions. Can promises be delivered?
Meghalaya's cabinet approves key amendments, allowing a fiscal deficit increase to 3.5% of GSDP and new job quotas for casual workers. Discover the full implications for the state's economy.
As Bihar elections approach, political parties flood voters with cash promises despite the state's fragile finances. Analysis reveals unsustainable freebies that could worsen economic conditions.
Mumbai Police uncovers a fake call centre in Mulund that scammed US & Canadian nationals with fake loans. 5 arrested, including Surat fraud veterans. Read the full investigation details.
India's 16th Finance Commission gets one-month extension until November 30, 2025. Learn how its tax revenue sharing formula will impact states' development spending until FY31.
India's government plans to maintain its capital expenditure target at 3.1-3.2% of GDP for FY27, focusing on quality over quantity to drive fiscal consolidation and economic growth.
Amid Himachal Pradesh's severe financial crunch, citizens expect lawmakers to lead by example with financial prudence. Will MLAs show fiscal responsibility?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with leading economists to shape India's economic roadmap for FY27. Key focus on growth, inflation and fiscal management.
India's net direct tax collection surges 7% to over ₹12.9 trillion for the current fiscal year, while refunds see a significant 17.7% decline. Get the full details on this economic boost.
Nouriel Roubini analyzes how Javier Milei's economic reforms have set Argentina on recovery path after years of debt trouble and inflation. Read expert insights.
The world economy hasn't seen a synchronized recession in 15 years, but this stability creates financial, fiscal and allocative risks. Learn why rare downturns threaten economic health.
A major shift in how GST revenue is distributed among Indian states is on the horizon. Discover which states stand to gain or lose billions and how this could reshape fiscal federalism.
A groundbreaking DBS Bank analysis reveals India stands at a historic economic crossroads where current policy decisions could unlock unprecedented growth or stall progress for decades to come.
Senior BJP leader R Ashoka accuses Karnataka's Congress government of shifting blame to the central government during crises. The political war of words escalates over state governance and responsibility.
The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance declares statewide protest on November 11 against Centre's SIR policy, escalating political tension in Tamil Nadu over federal rights.
India's fiscal health gets boost as GST reforms and record RBI dividend expected to compensate for potential revenue gaps. Expert analysis reveals tax collection pressures.
New analysis reveals RBI's increased dividend payout could compensate for potential revenue shortfalls from GST rationalization in the upcoming fiscal year, providing fiscal cushion for government.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee begins 2-day sit-in protest in Kolkata, accusing BJP-led central government of withholding Rs 1.15 lakh crore in state dues, escalating federal tensions.
India's economy is poised for explosive growth as strategic tax reductions fuel unprecedented consumer spending. Discover how this fiscal stimulus could propel GDP growth to 8% and transform the economic landscape.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee spearheads huge TMC rally in Kolkata, demanding release of state's dues and protesting alleged discrimination by central government.
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves reveals the UK economy is in worse condition than anticipated during last year's budget, citing depleted finances and urgent need for growth measures.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin challenges PM Narendra Modi to repeat his Bihar development remarks in southern state, escalating political tensions ahead of 2024 elections.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announces significant economic improvements following comprehensive structural reforms, with inflation dropping and economic stability on the horizon.
Exclusive analysis from Wisdom Capital's Hiren Ved reveals how artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure are set to become India's next growth engines, while India-US trade relations reach critical juncture.
India's fiscal health strengthens as April-September 2024 deficit narrows to 3.8% of GDP, supported by 19% tax revenue growth and massive ₹2.1 lakh crore RBI dividend injection.
Union Bank of India's latest report highlights significant challenges in meeting FY26 fiscal targets due to weakening tax collections, raising concerns about India's economic trajectory and government spending capacity.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and nephew Abhishek Banerjee to spearhead massive protest march in Kolkata against Centre's alleged fund withholding. Key TMC leaders unite for November 4 demonstration.
Latest government data reveals India's fiscal deficit reached ₹5.41 lakh crore by August 2024, while tax collections show robust performance at nearly half of budget estimates.