The 4.3% fiscal deficit figure tells only half the story; what matters is that India is moving closer to borrowing for asset creation rather than consumption. Read more »
Applying the same deficit limits to all states undermines equity and ignores Kerala’s unique fiscal and environmental challenges. #Kerala #fiscaldeficit #FRBM Read more »
A decentralised approach to governance and fiscal reform can transform state economies into engines of inclusive and sustainable growth, bridging the gap between policy intent and outcomes. #fiscalhealth #GDP #fiscaldeficit Read more »
Revenue surge to fund growth of railways and roads; subsidies trimmed as Budget 2025 eyes long-term fiscal stability. Read more »
India’s state economies are performing a fine balancing act as they strive to achieve conflicting targets of inclusive growth and fiscal prudence. Read more »
Fiscal deficits trigger complex macroeconomic forces that contribute to inflationary pressure, impacting public debt, household well-being, and income distribution. #fiscaldeficit #inflation #interestrate Read more »
Various new schemes announced by the government will cause enormous fiscal strain despite record GST and direct tax collections this year. Read more »
The growth in GST collections points to a recovery, but questions remain over the trajectory of Indian economy in the coming fiscal. Read more »
Tamil Nadu economy is in a precarious position – just one wrong step by the new government can send the state finances flying off the cliff. Read more »
In Budget 2021, the finance minister seems to have utilised the pandemic-led fiscal slippage to clean up the government’s books at a modest marginal cost. Read more »