Tag: Budget 2026
Budget 2017-18: Pro-poor, pro-rural, pro-reform; first after DeMo, first to feature Railways
Union Budget 2017-18 marked a major shift in India’s fiscal strategy. It touched upon a lot of critical areas — tax reforms, rural investment, infrastructure…
Budget 2016-17: Boost for Bharat, infra, power, banks; relief for small earners
The Union Budget 2016–17 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley focused on strengthening rural economy, supporting farmers, boosting infrastructure, improving governance and enhancing financial stability…
Budget 2015-16: Fiscal push, infra boost, new black money law, a long-awaited corporate tax cut
Union Budget 2015–16, presented by the then-FM Arun Jaitley on April 1, 2015, sought to balance fiscal consolidation with targeted public spending and inclusion. The…
Budget 2026: What a year of trade data tells us about India’s economic priorities
India’s upcoming Union Budget 2026 is expected to place trade policy at the heart of its economic strategy. A widening merchandise trade deficit, shrinking exports…
India Budget Basics: If the calculations puzzle you, this is how the budget maths really works
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to present India’s budget in February. The Union Budget will include projections for the coming financial…
Budget 2026: Budget 2026: States may get bigger capex push as Centre plans higher interest-free loans
The central government is considering raising long-term interest-free loans to states in the budget for 2026-27 for their capital asset creation, expecting the high multiplier…
Budget 2026: Weak forex position, volatile rupee to shape strategy
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY27, the government’s ninth consecutive budget under the Modi administration, key macroeconomic indicators…
Union Budget 2026: Will GST 2.0 consumption boost help Nirmala Sitharaman adhere to fiscal glide path?
The Indian economy is closing the fiscal year with resilient growth, underpinned by landmark tax reforms and firm fiscal discipline. This strong domestic performance comes…
Budget 2026: A look into how India’s manufacturing & services sector is performing before Feb 1 announcements
PMI numbers show India’s business activity moderating amid global trade tensions triggered by Trump tariff. Fresh flash PMI readings for November show manufacturing activity cooling…
Budget 2026: PHDCCI presents pre-budget suggestions to Finance Minister Sitharaman for MSME sector
Industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) presented a set of pre-budget suggestions for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector to…