In her initial remarks, Sitharaman said that since her government assumed office, India's economic trajectory was marked by fiscal discipline and sustained growth.
Highlighting the economic performance of the NDA government, Sitharaman said India's economic trajectory since 2014 has been marked by stability, fiscal discipline and sustained growth.
India's Union Budget 2026 is expected to play a critical role in strengthening the foundations for sustained medium-term growth by leveraging resilient domestic demand, sustaining public capital expenditure, and maintaining fiscal credibility, noted a report by EY India, titled "EY Econom
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged rising fiscal stress in some Indian states and called for sharper focus on manufacturing, innovation, and strategic trade positioning, while addressing the Times Network India Economic Conclave.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said misconceptions about the principles and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had persisted at the national level for decades, but those gaps are now being addressed through changes to the CBSE curriculum.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the state government will take a final decision on the proposed farm loan waiver by June 30, 2026.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged governments across the world to intensify efforts to strengthen private-sector growth, restore fiscal and monetary resilience, and address widening global imbalances amid an era of high economic uncertainty.
Pakistan's economy, despite official claims of stability and fiscal discipline, continues to be mired in deep socio-economic turmoil. While the government touts a steadier exchange rate, higher foreign inflows, and a revived stock market, the majority of Pakistanis remain trapped in economic
India's general government debt is expected to moderate steadily over the next decade, declining from the current 81 per cent of GDP to about 77 per cent by FY31 and further to 71 per cent by FY35, according to a report released by CareEdge Ratings.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that global economic resilience may not last despite growth holding steady at 3 percent amid Trump's tariffs. She cited rising uncertainty, record gold prices, and growing youth discontent, urging fiscal discipline and policy reforms as global challenges
Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced a significant decision to ensure the financial security of retired employees of the state's Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis. He directed that pensions for these employees will now be credited directly into their
In a determined bid to strengthen fiscal discipline and boost state revenue, the Punjab Government has launched an aggressive drive to recover long-pending excise arrears inherited from previous SAD-BJP and Congress regimes. Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Har