Fiscal

India’s fiscal deficit reaches Rs 8.25 lakh cr in April–October, hits 52.6% of FY26 target

India’s fiscal deficit hit Rs 8.25 lakh crore in April–October at 52.6% of FY26 estimates, as tax revenue dipped and…

Updated: November 28, 2025 17:34 IST

IMF publishes 2025 Article IV report on India amidst pending MoSPI revisions. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)

IMF directors urge India to replenish fiscal buffers

They also suggested India review its medium-term debt target to make it more ambitious following next year’s GDP rebasing.

November 26, 2025 23:28 IST

Moody's Ratings said tax cuts in the current fiscal has dented India's revenue growth

Moody’s flags weak revenue growth for India as tax cuts reduce fiscal space

Moody’s said India’s tax cuts have slowed revenue growth, limiting fiscal flexibility even as domestic consumption and easing inflation continue…

November 25, 2025 17:51 IST

RBI dividend expected to balance GST shortfall amid slower tax growth (Source: Canva)

Higher dividend by RBI likely to offset revenue loss due to GST rationalisation in FY26: CareEdge

RBI’s higher dividend is expected to offset GST rationalisation shortfall for FY26; Learn more about the fiscal outlook.

Updated: November 5, 2025 17:23 IST

The Centre's fiscal deficit stood at 38.1 per cent of the full-year target at the end of Augus

India’s Fiscal Deficit reaches 38.1 per cent of FY26 target; April-August deficit at Rs 5.98 lakh crore

The Centre’s fiscal deficit touched 38.1% of the FY26 target at Rs 5.98 lakh crore by August, with total receipts…

September 30, 2025 17:50 IST

GST 2.0 impact: JM Financial flags capex slowdown, fiscal deficit challenge

GST rates across the categories are focused on consumption growth, and the revenue loss could impact the capital expenditure in…

September 4, 2025 15:01 IST

India's Fiscal Deficit More Than Doubles to ₹2.8 Lakh Crore in Q1 FY26. (Image Source: Canva)

Fiscal deficit doubles in Q1 as spending picks up

India’s fiscal deficit surged to ₹2.8 lakh crore (17.9% of annual target) in Q1 FY26, doubling year-on-year.

July 31, 2025 21:51 IST

India to Revamp Handloom Program with Digital Focus & Sustainability Push for Global Exports. (Image Source: Pixabay)

Revamped scheme for handloom weavers from next fiscal

India’s Textile Ministry plans a new national program post-FY26 to boost handloom marketing and exports, emphasizing digital strategies and sustainability.

July 23, 2025 22:43 IST

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Tougher borrowing norms for states to instil discipline

The Centre tightens borrowing norms for states in FY26, linking loan limits to liabilities like unpaid subsidies, unspent central funds,…

June 11, 2025 23:46 IST

RBI’s record dividend transfer strengthens government’s fiscal position for FY25. (Image: Canva)

RBI’s Rs 2.69 lakh cr dividend to ease fiscal deficit by 20 bps; experts maintain 4.4% of GDP target

The RBI has transferred a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25, offering fiscal relief and…

May 26, 2025 13:51 IST

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FPI infusion in FAR bonds hits five-year high

FPI investment in India’s FAR bonds reached a 5-year high of Rs 1.32 lakh crore in FY25, driven by global…

March 31, 2025 21:41 IST

GDP, GDP growth, inflation, RBI, RBI MPC, exports, imports, reciprocal tariff, Donald Trump, business sentiment, global trade, bilateral deal, rural demand, Capital flows

States’ capex picks up marginally, FY25 growth may still be flat

States’ capital expenditure in FY25 showed a marginal decline, with a 1% drop in capex to Rs 4.51 lakh crore.…

March 31, 2025 20:40 IST

fiscal, debt management, economy, GDP, Reserve Bank of India, Finance Commission

Focus of fiscal health: A path toward sustainable debt management

We need to translate preferred path of debt-GDP ratio into implied path of fiscal deficit.

March 29, 2025 05:00 IST

FRBM, fiscal strategy, tax, Viksit Bharat, tax revenue, budget

India needs 1.2-1.5 tax buoyancy to achieve 6.5-7% growth: EY report

The Central government will need to strengthen revenue mobilization, particularly by increasing the tax-to-GDP ratio from the estimated 12.0% in…

February 26, 2025 19:54 IST

Vertical fiscal gap, CSS, Finance Commission, FC, centrally sponsored schemes, CSS funds

Vertical fiscal gap: States face challenges amid stricter CSS norms

Centre’s fiscal prudence is laudable, but should not constrict states’ resources and spending capacity.

February 19, 2025 04:45 IST

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Economists warn against tighter fiscal consolidation

Earlier, the RBI had projected growth rate at 7.2%, but the underwhelming data for first half prompted the central bank…

December 7, 2024 02:30 IST

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US Election 2024: What’s the better choice for India? Details of the economic impact of Trump or Harris Presidency on India

With elections being a binary event and one cannot rule out more volatility for asset classes ahead, it is pertinent…

November 5, 2024 10:13 IST

Budget 2024, Union Budget 2024, fiscal prudence, welfare, capex, finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, divestment, personal tax, spending, rate cut, RBI, sectoral impact

Budget 2024 delivers balance between capex, fiscal prudence and welfare, says Kotak

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget FY25 on July 23, the government continued with its focus on spending…

July 25, 2024 10:04 IST

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