Delhi's Freebies Account for 35% of Govt Spending
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
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CM Directs Departments to Accelerate Budget Spending
Chief Minister reviews finance department, directs all departments to accelerate budget expenditure for timely completion of development projects. Key focus on infrastructure and welfare schemes.
Delhi Govt Subsidies Form 35% of Budgetary Expenditure
A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
BMC Polls: Rs 15 Lakh Limit, Daily Expense Accounts Must
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
PMK Accuses DMK of Fiscal Mismanagement in Tamil Nadu
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss questions the DMK government's use of over ₹2.2 lakh crore borrowed funds, citing RBI data. Discover the details of the alleged fiscal shortfall.
BMC Forms Teams to Monitor Civic Poll Expenditure
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
Govt Plans ₹12 Trillion Capex for FY27 as Private Investment Lags
The Indian government plans a 7% capex hike to nearly ₹12 trillion in FY27, betting on infrastructure to fuel growth as private investment remains cautious. Key sectors like railways and highways lead spending.
GST Cuts Hit Revenue, Fiscal Deficit Widens to 62.3%
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.
Govt fiscal deficit at 62.3% of FY26 target by November
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.
Arunachal PAC resolves decades-old excess expenditure cases
Arunachal Pradesh's Public Accounts Committee regularises pending excess expenditure cases from 1986-87 to 2009-10 and sets new monetary norms for future audits. Read the full details.
RBI Handbook Shows Flaws in State Social Spending Data
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.
Shankar Sharma on India's economic slowdown, capex risks
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.
Rajasthan Raises Spending Caps for Panchayat, Civic Polls
Rajasthan's State Election Commission has significantly increased expenditure limits for candidates in panchayat and urban local body elections. New campaign vehicle restrictions also announced.
Bangladesh's Political Shift: Rediscovering Pakistani Roots
Foreign affairs expert Sushant Sareen analyzes Bangladesh's political drift towards Pakistan and China, away from India. Explore the implications for regional geopolitics.
Karnataka Budget to shrink by 6% due to revenue crisis
Karnataka's 2025-26 budget may be slashed by 6% to Rs 3.85 lakh crore due to a massive revenue shortfall blamed on GST rationalisation. Development funds are at risk. Read the full analysis.
Thane Civic Polls: Rs 13 Lakh Cap, Strict Action for Violations
Thane election authorities warn of legal action, disqualification for candidates violating Rs 13 lakh spending limit. Model Code of Conduct in force until Jan 16, 2026. Read details.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Rs7 for Chai, Rs224 for Dinner in New Rules
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sets strict rates for campaign expenses, from tea to meals, as spending limit jumps 275% to Rs15 lakh per candidate for January 15 elections. Read how officials aim to ensure transparency.
NMC standardises campaign costs for civic polls
Nashik Municipal Corporation finalises rate chart for election campaign items like tea, snacks, and T-shirts to ensure spending transparency. Learn about the new rules.
Punjab CM Mann in Satauj: Unity, Jobs & Global Teacher Training
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited his native village Satauj, urging unity for prosperity. He detailed global teacher training, 58,000+ govt jobs, and Mega PTMs on Dec 20.
Karnataka ESCOMs Overspend Rs 111 Crore: CAG Report
A CAG report reveals Karnataka electricity companies overspent Rs 111 crore on a central project. Discover the audit findings and financial lapses.
Probe Demanded into Rs 20.7 Lakh Helipads for President's Visit
RTI activist files complaint over Rs 20.7 lakh helipad expenditure for President Murmu's Sabarimala visit. CM orders probe after chopper wheels sink. Read the full details.
India GDP Growth 7.5% FY26, 7% FY27: CareEdge Report
India's economy is projected to grow at 7.5% in FY26 and 7% in FY27, supported by early signs of a private capex revival and resilient trade. Explore the detailed outlook and key drivers.
Centre gives Rs 62,685 crore to Himachal Pradesh
The central government has released Rs 62,685 crore to Himachal Pradesh from FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 for development, welfare, and infrastructure. Details inside.
India's Healthcare: Why Universal Care Trumps Just Insurance
Experts argue India must shift from insurance-based health coverage to a robust, publicly-funded universal healthcare system. Learn why primary care investment is key to preventing financial ruin.
Karnataka's Expensive Habit of Outsourcing Legal Work
Karnataka government's reliance on external advocates raises questions about its own expensive legal department. Why maintain a machinery it doesn't trust? Read the analysis.
Ministers' lavish spending in Nagpur defies austerity orders
Despite orders to cut costs for Maharashtra's winter session, ministers' bungalows see Rs 40 crore furniture replacement & a Rs 1.5 crore temporary dome. Read about the wasteful expenditure.
IVF Pushes 90% of Indian Couples into Debt, Study Finds
A shocking ICMR study shows nearly 90% of couples face catastrophic expenditure on IVF, averaging ₹1.1 lakh in public hospitals. Experts urge PM-JAY coverage.
Audit Sought for ₹5.9 Crore Jubilee Hills Bypoll Expenditure
Forum for Good Governance questions high cost of Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills by-election, urges CEO for audit. Officials defend spending citing modern measures like drone surveillance.
BoB Study: Just 25% of IPO Funds Go to Capex
A Bank of Baroda report reveals only 26% of fresh IPO equity is for capital expenditure, with most funds used for debt repayment and other purposes. Discover the key trends shaping India's booming IPO market.
WB Govt Employees Get 157 Holidays in 2026 Calendar
West Bengal government releases 2026 holiday list with over 150 days off for employees. Includes 12-day Durga Puja break. Check full details and central govt holidays here.
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