Union Budget 2026 is expected to prioritize AI, infrastructure, and defence spending. Explore five historic budgets from 1957 to 2025 that transformed India's economic landscape and policy direction.
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The Indian rupee's fall to 92 against the US dollar raises import costs for oil, electronics, and travel while boosting exporters. Inflation concerns mount as trade deficit widens.
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.4 billion to reach $701 billion as of January 16, 2024, marking a significant boost in the country's economic buffer against global volatility.
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A report by Prabhudas Lilladher highlights India's robust domestic economy as a key anchor for growth, with strong consumption and investment driving resilience despite global headwinds and uncertainties.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026, understanding key budget terminology is crucial. This comprehensive guide explains fiscal policy, revenue deficit, capital expenditure, and other essential terms that shape Indi
P Chidambaram analyzes Arvind Panagariya's six economic reform suggestions for 2026, criticizing the Modi government's anti-reform stance over 11 years and lack of significant measures in 2025.
India dropped to sixth position in Mint's emerging market tracker in December 2025 due to external pressures on exports, rupee, and stock markets, despite strong domestic GDP growth and manufacturing activity.
A new analysis highlights how India's rapid infrastructure expansion is increasingly vulnerable to climate-related insurance risks, threatening economic stability and development goals amid extreme weather events.
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India faces a complex budget challenge as it aims to balance economic growth with fiscal stability. The government must address rising expenditures while maintaining investor confidence and controlling inflation.
As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, expectations center on tax refinements, infrastructure spending, defense modernization, and manufacturing support while maintaining fiscal discipline.
As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026 presentation on February 1, explore how tax policies, sectoral allocations, and fiscal discipline shape household finances and market dynamics. Learn from last year's Budget 2025-26 impacts.
A recent RBI report highlights a concerning rise in states' fiscal deficit to 3.3% of GDP in 2024-25, surpassing the 3% threshold for the first time in three years, signaling potential economic stress.
India's combined tax-to-GDP ratio stands at 19.6%, on par with major economies but below advanced nations. Bank of Baroda report highlights reform opportunities and upcoming Income Tax Act 2025.
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Crisil chief economist Dharmakirti Joshi highlights expectations for Union Budget prioritizing fiscal discipline, higher GDP growth, and trade deals amid global uncertainty.
Union Budget 2026, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, aims to address global economic challenges including US tariffs. Key expectations include tax relief, export sector support, and infrastructure spending.
Indian precious metal refiners urge government to address duty disparities in Budget 2026, seeking policy support to enhance domestic refining capabilities and compete with imports under free trade agreements.
A study by PM's Economic Advisory Council reveals metro access lowers home loan delinquency by 1.7% in Hyderabad, 2.4% in Bengaluru, and boosts prepayments, stabilizing household finances.
Amid rupee depreciation and stock market freefall, global and domestic commodity supply surpluses offer stability, cushioning inflation risks and highlighting policy predictability needs.
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IMF raises India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.3%, core industries show subdued growth, and India signs a $3-billion LNG deal with UAE. Key economic insights from the week.
India's National Statistics Office plans to use GST filings, E-Vahan data, corporate results, and other administrative sources to improve quarterly GDP figures as part of a data overhaul.
Ashika Group CEO Rahul Arora predicts India's upcoming budget will be inward-looking, emphasizing domestic growth and stability to counter global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
Silver prices surged to an unprecedented $100 per ounce on Friday, marking a historic milestone driven by safe-haven demand amid US political uncertainty and robust industrial use in solar panels and AI infrastructure.
The Reserve Bank of India has urged state governments to establish transparent debt consolidation frameworks, warning that elevated debt levels could hinder investment and growth across India's economy.
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India's private sector activity showed a strong recovery in January 2024, bouncing back from a slowdown in December, driven by robust demand and improved business conditions across key sectors.
Harvard economist Gita Gopinath highlights that air pollution costs India up to $150 billion annually, surpassing trade tariffs, with 1.7 million deaths linked to pollution each year.
India's robust 6-7% GDP growth faces external challenges including rupee depreciation, US tariffs, and global uncertainty. Economists analyze risks and suggest Budget 2026 measures for resilience.
Former IMF official Gita Gopinath warns India's air pollution causes greater economic damage than tariffs, urging urgent action at Davos panel.
India's foreign exchange reserves have increased by USD 14 billion, reaching a total of USD 700 billion, as per the latest RBI data. This rise comes after reserves peaked at USD 704.89 billion in September 2024, with recent pressures due to currency inter
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India's US Treasury holdings plummet 26% to $174B, hitting a 5-year low as RBI diversifies forex reserves away from dollar assets amid rupee volatility and geopolitical risks.
