Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach on trade, investment, and defence expenditure.
With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for Sunday, expectations are tamed even as markets remain alert to the possibility of selective positive surprises, according to a pre-Budget note by Union Bank of India (UBI).
"Our deficit has only fallen with time, so there is consolidation. However, there is some degree of concern when it comes to the state deficits. There is a need to look at why some states are moving away from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) or the kind of gains they ha
New Delhi [India], January 30: In a move set to redefine the real estate landscape in North Bengaluru, Vinra Group, appearing as the Strategic Partner, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mahakara, appearing as the Investment Partner. This partnership marks a signi
India's fiscal deficit is budgeted at 4.4% of GDP in FY26, and policymakers are expected to signal a further consolidation to around 4.0% in FY27, EY said. However, slower-than-expected nominal GDP growth and subdued tax collections have narrowed the room for manoeuvre.
Buoyant revenue streams give the government room to keep capital expenditure spending steady, at about 3.1 per cent of GDP, while continuing on the path of fiscal consolidation, according to a pre-Budget report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.
The Finance Minister, in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, is likely to refrain from further fiscal consolidation in FY27, according to a report by Nuvama.
The government is likely to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while sustaining a strong push for capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.
India's internet stocks went through a consolidation in the year that passed by - 2025, and investors now await signs of an earnings downgrade cycle to complete before turning more constructive on those stocks/sector, according to Morgan Stanley Research.
Dev said India has made steady progress on fiscal consolidation since the pandemic with the fiscal deficit reducing from about 9% during the COVID period to around 4.8% this year
Virmani said industrial power tariffs in several states are priced well above the cost of production, effectively acting as a tax on manufacturing and job creation. While the central government has addressed many long-standing hurdles through labour law consolidation, tax reforms and regu
Strong demographics, political stability and rising manufacturing exports make India one of the most compelling long-term equity stories globally in 2026, highlighted a report by Mackenzie, a global asset manager.