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Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has identified the eastern region of the country, including states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Benga
1706894363 Politics - 10 months ago
The rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union, and its achievements, such as being the first country to send a satellite and then a man into space,
1706860745 Politics - 10 months ago
The unveiling of a budget that charts a clear course for the nation is a welcome sight in an era of uncertainty. The cornerstone of this budget is its
1706817689 Politics - 10 months ago
The interim budget exemplifies the government's dedication to Viksit Bharat. It focuses on fortifying the economy, boosting infrastructure, and promot
1706817151 Politics - 10 months ago
One could argue that this is just an interim budget, and the final numbers will be different. That's not true. Our analysis of the fiscal deficit targ
1706817073 Politics - 10 months ago
NBFCs are well placed to harness the India Stack in ensuring last-mile credit delivery to the smallest business or remotest retail customer. For this,
1706816781 Politics - 10 months ago
GoI is building on the reforms initiated from 2014 that have made us an economic juggernaut.
1706816424 Politics - 10 months ago
In her last budget speech before general elections, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented an all-encompassing, growth-focused financial ro
1706815895 Politics - 10 months ago
This article discusses the macroeconomic background against which the interim budget was set, including India's growth rate in H1 FY24 and the slowdow
1706815445 Politics - 10 months ago
Policy continuity is crucial for sustainable economic growth. The interim budget reflects the Modi government's commitment to this principle, focusing
1706814876 Politics - 10 months ago
The biggest positive in the interim budget was the fiscal discipline displayed by capping the fiscal deficit for 2024-25 at 5.1%. The fact that the go
1706814403 Politics - 10 months ago
The 2019 interim budget provided income tax rebate, social security coverage, and railway capex. The latest budget focused on fiscal discipline and ea
1706814192 Politics - 10 months ago
India's macro stability amidst global economic challenges is attributed to prudent fiscal management, reform measures, and sustained investments in in
1706813945 Politics - 10 months ago
India's interim budget focuses on supporting infrastructure and energy sectors. The central government has launched infrastructure development program
1706813500 Politics - 10 months ago
In terms of priorities, the interim budget has continued its focus on raising capital expenditure - the type of expenditure which creates assets (thin
1706813142 Politics - 10 months ago
The Vote on Account presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aligns perfectly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of fostering a resil
1706812714 Politics - 10 months ago
The interim budget signifies a departure from sector-specific handouts, prioritizing fiscal consolidation with a lower-than-expected fiscal deficit. T
1706812461 Politics - 10 months ago
The budget claims to be pro-welfare. However, allocations made cannot be taken at face value. Allocations for major welfare schemes in the 2023-24 bud
1706811328 Politics - 10 months ago
India has made remarkable strides in health indicators over the last four decades, with infant mortality and maternal mortality improving significantl
1706810927 Politics - 10 months ago
Some might fret over the likely impact on economic growth of the capex compression. However, GoI could well argue that the private sector is likely to
1706810881 Politics - 10 months ago