India is on track to achieve, and potentially exceed, its 4.4% fiscal deficit target for FY26, boosting investor confidence. PwC's Ranen Banerjee explains the fiscal math despite lower nominal GDP growth.
Karnataka urges Centre to address its shrinking fiscal space in Union Budget 2026-27, citing GST changes, urbanisation & social commitments. Minister Gowda submits detailed memorandum.
Karnataka Finance Minister Byre Gowda urges the Centre for a 50% share in tax revenue from tobacco and pan masala, citing fiscal pressures from GST, urbanization, and climate shocks. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers to discuss priorities for the 2025-26 Union Budget. Key focus areas included infrastructure, fiscal management, and growth.
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda urges the Centre to address the state's 'shrinking fiscal space' due to a massive GST revenue shortfall, ahead of the Union Budget. Details inside.
A deep dive into India's fiscal federalism compact. Understand the 8 crucial questions on tax devolution, cess, and the Finance Commission's role shaping Centre-State finances.
Haryana's Finance Department reports significant volatility in state receipts, including GST and excise, posing a challenge for accurate budget forecasting. Key findings revealed.
Karnataka's fiscal deficit hits the legal 3% ceiling due to rising borrowings for welfare schemes. Officials say borrowing may touch Rs 93,000 crore. Read more on the state's budget challenges.
Singapore will host the Space Summit 2026, uniting global leaders to shape the future of the trillion-dollar space economy. Discover the key themes and goals.
Karnataka plans India's biggest quarterly state borrowing of Rs 93,000 crore in Q4 FY26, averaging Rs 31,000 crore monthly. ICRA data shows modest borrowing till December. Read more.
As India's fiscal devolution faces scrutiny, a prudent balance is critical for mending strained Centre-state ties. Expert analysis on the path forward. Read more.
As 2026 begins, India's space program faces a scrutiny gap between ambitious plans and on-ground execution. What's next for ISRO and DoS? Read our analysis.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully accuses BJP govt of fiscal mismanagement, rising debt, and failing law & order ahead of Rajasthan's budget session. Read the full story.
Across Indian states and the Centre, outsourcing is now the go-to solution for unfilled posts and fiscal pressure. Explore the implications for jobs and governance.
Delhi government signs a historic MoU with RBI for financial reforms. Funds to focus on Yamuna rejuvenation, water supply, and infrastructure. A new era of fiscal discipline begins.
Discover the bizarre physics of crying in microgravity. Tears don't fall but cling to the eye, revealing how space reshapes basic human functions. Read the fascinating science.
Analysis reveals state capital expenditure doubled to Rs 8.4 trillion in 5 years, driven by central loans & borrowing flexibility. The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations will be crucial for future spending space. Read more.
Former FM P Chidambaram states Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS is feasible with strict financial management. He urges focus on boosting state's own tax revenue. Read more.
GST rate reductions impact tax revenues, pushing Centre's fiscal deficit to 62.3% of target. States face higher borrowing costs. A year of tough expenditure cuts ahead to meet deficit goals. Read the full analysis.
ISRO is exploring the futuristic concept of establishing physical data centres in orbit for on-board satellite data processing. This could revolutionise disaster response and communications. Read more about India's space tech leap.
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.
A tiny crack from space debris forced China to delay its Shenzhou-20 crew return for 9 days. Discover how a 1mm object caused major orbital safety concerns. Read the full analysis.
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.
India's space-tech startups are entering commercial phase, boosting downstream demand. Satellite data becomes a mainstream tool, with the market set to grow at 15-21% CAGR. Discover how startups like Skyroot and Agnikul are leading the charge.
Recent changes to India's rural job scheme highlight deep fiscal fault lines. States argue their autonomy is eroding as the Centre pushes co-financing. Explore the data on tax shares, cesses, and political penalties.
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.
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.
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.