'16th Finance Commission proposals long-term positive for states'

The recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission (FC), which emphasise reducing revenue deficits and boosting...

Gujarat, Odisha fare well on fiscal front; Punjab under pressure

Gujarat and Odisha have emerged relatively better placed in terms of fiscal performance, with manageable levels of...

Himachal Pradesh: Budget session to begin Feb 16

Speaking to ANI, Pathania said the Governor's address on February 16 would mark the formal beginning of the...

With better fiscal health, fresh borrowings now used for past

The Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday highlighted a steady improvement in the Centre's...

Japan PM Takaichi’s approval falls to 67.5 per cent

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approval fell to 67.5 per cent, a Kyodo survey showed, amid concerns over her...

Gross direct tax collections rise 4.16% to ₹20 lakh crore in FY26

India's direct tax collections, in gross terms, have witnessed a robust growth of 4.16 per cent year-on-year so far...

India’s govt debt projected to decline to 71% of GDP by FY35

India's general government debt is expected to moderate steadily over the next decade, declining from the current 81...

CM Sukhu calls on Chairman of 16th Finance Commission

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya...

Himachal CM Sukhu calls the Chairman of 16th Finance Commission

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Arvind...

Gujarat reduces debt-to-GSDP ratio by 4.5%: CM Bhupindra Patel

Gujarat has made significant strides in improving its fiscal health, with a reduction in its debt-to-Gross State...

Despite high tax transfers in budget states face fiscal challenge

Despite good tax transfer from the center to the states, the financial health of the states is struggling highlights...

Odisha tops Fiscal Health Index by NITI Aayog

Odisha has emerged as the top performer in the country for fiscal health in the Financial Year 2022-23, according...