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16th Finance Commission proposals long-term positive for states: CRISIL Ra
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission (FC), which emphasise reducing revenue deficits and boosting growth-oriented capital spending, are expected to support the fiscal health of states in the long term, according to a report by CRISIL Ratings. However, the rating agency noted th
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Gujarat, Odisha fare well on fiscal front; Punjab under pressure amid high
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gujarat and Odisha have emerged relatively better placed in terms of fiscal performance, with manageable levels of debt and deficits, while Punjab continues to face pressure due to elevated debt and interest burden, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
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Himachal Budget session to begin Feb 16; speaker calls for political unity
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Pathania said the Governor's address on February 16 would mark the formal beginning of the Assembly's proceedings for the financial year 2026-27, in line with constitutional practice.
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With better fiscal health, fresh borrowings now used for past interest obl
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday highlighted a steady improvement in the Centre's fiscal position, noting that fresh government borrowings are now increasingly being used to service past interest obligations rather than to finance current spending.
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Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet approval rating falls to 67.5 per cent amid Ta
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approval fell to 67.5 per cent, a Kyodo survey showed, amid concerns over her Taiwan remarks and ties with China. The poll also found public worry over fiscal health, mixed views on inflation relief and support for tax reform.
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Gross direct tax collections rise 4.16% to ₹20 lakh crore in FY26 so far,
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's direct tax collections, in gross terms, have witnessed a robust growth of 4.16 per cent year-on-year so far in 2025-26, reaching Rs 20 lakh crore, data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed Friday.
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India's government debt projected to decline to 71% of GDP by FY35 from cu
Updated : 10 months ago IST
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.
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"Revenue Deficit Grant should be kept at minimum level of Rs 10,000 crore
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya at New Delhi on Thursday and discussed various issues related to the state's fiscal health.
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Himachal CM Sukhu calls the Chairman of 16th Finance Commission, urges for
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya at New Delhi on Thursday and discussed the various issues related to the state's fiscal health.
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Gujarat brings down debt-to-GSDP ratio by 4.5%: CM Bhupindra Patel
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Gujarat has made significant strides in improving its fiscal health, with a reduction in its debt-to-Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) ratio by 4.5 per cent, the highest among the 21 largest states in India. The achievement was highlighted by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
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Despite high tax transfers in Union budget, states face fiscal challenges:
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Despite good tax transfer from the center to the states, the financial health of the states is struggling highlights a report by State bank of India.
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Odisha tops Fiscal Health Index by NITI Aayog, praised for effective Debt
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Odisha has emerged as the top performer in the country for fiscal health in the Financial Year 2022-23, according to the recently released Fiscal Health Index (FHI) by NITI Aayog.
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