India shifts from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP as its primary fiscal anchor from 2026-27. While offering flexibility, low tax revenues pose a significant challenge to achieving the 50% target by 2031.
India must sustain 8% growth for 20 years to achieve high-income status. Experts argue for deploying AI in key sectors and managing the social consequences of economic transformation. Read more.
JNU's Prof Sangeeta Bansal advocates for region-specific emission taxes in India's pollution-choked Indo-Gangetic Plains. Her policy aims to incentivize cleaner tech and relocate industries, citing major health benefits.
Former CEA Arvind Subramanian & Prof. Devesh Kapur analyse India's unique development path, skipped manufacturing transition, and the fiscal costs of precocious democracy. Key insights from their Idea Exchange.
PM Modi declares India's reform agenda unstoppable at Vibrant Gujarat, citing GST, labour, and tax reforms driving growth and investment for a developed nation.
Ruchir Sharma outlines 10 key global shifts for 2026 that will define India's opportunities and challenges. Discover the trends beyond AI and US dominance.
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.
CII recommends a four-fold privatisation strategy for the 2026-27 Union Budget to accelerate disinvestment, unlock capital, and fund Viksit Bharat goals. Read the detailed proposal.
State leaders urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for increased financial support for capital investments, GST compensation, and development schemes ahead of the FY27 budget. Read the key demands.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-Budget consultation with states. Goa CM highlighted Rs 700 crore grants and sought more funds for tourism and health. Read key demands.
As capital markets signal concerns, experts argue India's upcoming 2026 Union Budget must prioritize balanced, inclusive growth. Read the full analysis here.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema urges Centre for special economic package citing border tensions & Rs 12,905 crore flood damage. Key demands include GST relief & Rs 1,000 crore for security.
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.
PM's Economic Advisory Council outlines a fiscal consolidation roadmap, targeting deficit and debt reduction in the 2026 Union Budget to fuel India's developed nation vision. Read the strategic plan.
India imports over 85% of its crude oil. With rising geopolitical tensions & US tariffs, how is India securing its energy future? Analysis of diversification, strategic reserves & the road ahead.
India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4% in 2025, remaining a global leader. The UN report highlights strong private consumption and infrastructure spending as key drivers. Read the full analysis.
A top UN economist projects India's GDP will expand by 7.4% in 2025, driven by tax reforms and monetary policy easing. Discover the key factors fueling this strong economic outlook.
India's economy shows resilience with a 7.4% GDP forecast for 2025-26, but services PMI dips and Niti Aayog flags high trade deficits. Explore the key data driving the news this week.
Wholesale sugarcane prices soar in Bengaluru due to crop shortage and peak Sankranti demand. Traders warn of steep hikes as buyers flock markets from Jan 10-15.
PM's Principal Secretary Shaktikanta Das details India's strategy for a cooperative global order & economic resilience. India set to be world's fastest-growing major economy. Read more.
India stands at a historic economic juncture with 'wind in its sails' due to reforms, says PM's Principal Secretary Shaktikanta Das. He clarifies Atmanirbharta as resilience, not isolation. Read more.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirms the Budget Session of Parliament will commence on January 28, with the Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented on February 1, a Sunday. Get the latest updates.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister predicts independence from IMF aid within six months, citing aircraft orders. However, experts warn the country's massive external debt tells a different story. Read the full analysis.
The Indian rupee crossed Rs 90 per dollar in Dec 2025. We explain the 'Impossible Trilemma' and why RBI prioritizes inflation control over defending the currency. Key insights from RBI Governor and economists.
Despite rising global tariff headwinds, India's economic growth outlook remains steady, driven by robust domestic demand, says PHDCCI. Read the full analysis.
EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev defines Viksit Bharat as sustainable, inclusive growth. He highlights quality jobs, structural reforms, and the need for both manufacturing and services.
PwC's Ranen Banerjee argues for a prolonged rate pause as growth is robust and inflation benign. The RBI MPC, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, meets Feb 4-6, 2026. Read the full analysis.
India's infrastructure boom creates high demand for skilled labour, leading to air travel for workers and a shrinking class divide. Discover how rapid urbanisation is reshaping the economy.
PwC's Ranen Banerjee argues against an RBI rate cut in February 2026, citing robust growth and benign inflation. Read why he believes the MPC will maintain a long pause.
2025 emerged as a pivotal year for India's economy with major reforms in taxation, banking, and infrastructure. Discover how these changes are fueling growth and what they mean for the future.