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India’s median age is projected to rise from 29 years currently to 37 years by 2047, while the old-age dependency ratio is expected to nearly double from 11.1% in 2026 to 20% in 2047.

Centre flags new fiscal strains for states from ageing, AI, climate risks

States must reform spending and strengthen finances amid ageing, tech changes, urbanisation, and climate risks to sustain growth and inclusive…

September 22, 2026 20:16 IST

Fiscal deficit at 26.8% of annual target in April-July

Capex grows 30%, net tax revenue up 27.6%

Updated: September 3, 2026 22:50 IST

Centre to Begin Internal Budget Consultations for FY28 on October 12 Amid Geopolitical Headwinds

Realistic estimates, fiscal discipline to mark Budget FY28

The Ministry of Finance will kick off internal pre-Budget meetings for FY28 on October 12, led by Expenditure Secretary V…

August 28, 2026 19:08 IST

Centre On Track to Meet FY27 Fiscal Deficit Target of 4.3% Despite West Asia Shock

Fiscal deficit to stay near 4.3% despite West Asia crisis; Lower subsidy, tighter spending to offset revenue loss

On the expenditure side, the government is reappraising centrally sponsored and central sector schemes to contain spending where possible, while…

Updated: August 24, 2026 06:22 IST

Q1 Fiscal Deficit Touches 18.2% of Target as Capex Surges and Spending Slows in June

Q1 fiscal deficit at 18.2% of annualtarget, capex grows 24%

Driven by a 24% surge in capital expenditure, India’s Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target, though…

July 31, 2026 23:22 IST

Q1 Fiscal Deficit Rises to 18.2% of Target as Capex Surge Outpaces Revenue

Govt finances weather war impact in April-June

Fiscal deficit at 18.2% of Budget Estimate.

Updated: August 4, 2026 16:28 IST

India New Project Announcements Plunge to 20-Year Low in Q1 FY27 Amid West Asia War

Number of new projects plunges to two-decade low in June quarter

West Asia war, oil prices force many firms to defer capex plans

Updated: July 17, 2026 14:06 IST

India's April Fiscal Deficit Widens to 21.4% of Annual Target on Accelerated Outlays

Fiscal deficit widens in April on higher spending

Centre meets FY26 deficit target of 4.4% of GDP

June 1, 2026 21:19 IST

India Doubles Economic Stabilisation Fund to ₹1 Lakh Crore to Counter Geopolitical Shocks and West Asia Crisis

Explainer: The need for a fiscal buffer to handle external shocks

To insulate the economy from global supply disruptions and commodity price pressures caused by the West Asia crisis, the Indian…

May 25, 2026 21:27 IST

RBI board meet on May 22: All eyes on record dividend payout announcement

All eyes are on the RBI board meeting scheduled for May 22 as the central bank is expected to announce…

May 20, 2026 17:30 IST

Fiscal Deficit Alert: Global Conflict Relief Measures May Push FY27 Target Beyond 4.3%

Fiscal strain unlikely to hit crisis relief

Sustained fiscal consolidation comes to Govt’s aid

May 15, 2026 00:05 IST

India Braces for Twin Deficits: West Asia Crisis Set to Push CAD to 2% and Breach Fiscal Targets

West Asia war might double CAD, strain FY27 fiscal deficit

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran warns that India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) could double to 2% of GDP in…

May 3, 2026 00:04 IST

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said India needs to create strategic buffers in the face of the "most difficult" energy shock

‘This energy shock is the most difficult one’: CEA Nageswaran hints fiscal deficit target at risk amid West Asia crisis

CEA flags severe energy shock risks from West Asia conflict, warning of inflation and fiscal challenges while urging strategic buffers…

May 2, 2026 19:43 IST

S&P Global warns: India’s GDP growth can slip 80 bps if crude hits $130

India can absorb oil price shocks, but $130 crude may slow growth by 80 bps, pressure corporate earnings, and strain…

April 14, 2026 16:12 IST

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Centre’s fiscal deficit at 80.4% of FY26 target in April-Feb

India fiscal deficit at 80.4% of FY26 target in April-Feb, with lower revenue deficit and strong capital expenditure driving improved…

March 30, 2026 23:02 IST

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Fiscal deficit reaches 80% of FY26 target; at ₹12.52 lakh crore in April-Feb

India fiscal deficit reached ₹12.52 lakh crore or 80% of FY26 target by February, with receipts and expenditure tracking slightly…

Updated: March 30, 2026 19:46 IST

Iran War trade shock and rising energy costs could pull India's FY26 GDP growth down to 6.6%

Not just inflation: Why Emkay expects India’s GDP to drop to 6.6% amid energy crisis

India’s GDP growth may fall to 6.6% in FY26 as the Iran War and rising oil prices strain inflation, fiscal…

March 25, 2026 16:27 IST

Balancing Fiscal Prudence at 4.3% Deficit with the Road to Viksit Bharat 2047

Focus on fiscal stability

It has not addressed how to prepare industry to make the most out of the FTAs

February 17, 2026 05:30 IST

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