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Why Budget 2026 stayed away from ‘big-bang’ reforms? CEA answers

Union Budget 2026 steered clear of headline-grabbing announcements because major reforms are already underway and will continue outside the annual Budget framework, the government’s top…

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Union Budget 2026: Fitch flags slower deficit consolidation, sees growth-neutral stance

Fitch Ratings said on Monday the Union Budget 2026-27 signals a deliberate slowdown in fiscal consolidation, with the government opting to preserve capital spending to…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 'Union Budget 2026-27' in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi (Sansad TV)
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Capital expenditure for FY27 raised by about 9% to ₹12.2 lakh crore| Business News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced an increase of about 9 per cent in capital expenditure for the coming financial year, raising the…

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Budget 2026: Buoyant revenues offer room to sustain govt capex, push fiscal consolidation, says ICICI Bank report

New Delhi: Buoyant revenue streams give the government room to keep capital expenditure spending steady, at about 3.1 per cent of GDP, while continuing on…

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Budget 2026 set to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence: Crisil Chief Economist

New Delhi: The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence following a year of higher-than-expected growth and lower inflation. Dharmakirti…

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FY’27 Budget likely to peg fiscal deficit at 4.3%: ICRA

New Delhi, The government is likely to peg fiscal deficit at 4.3 per cent of GDP for the next financial year beginning April 2026 and…

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India’s growth resilient despite global challenges: HSBC Mutual Fund

New Delhi: India’s economic growth remains resilient despite global macro-economic challenges, with supportive domestic factors expected to aid a pick-up in growth going forward, highlighted…

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State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisation

New Delhi: The Centre has released ₹83,595 crore to states as of January 5 under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment…

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Govt to achieve fiscal deficit target of 4.4% in FY26, may even better it: PwC

The government is likely to achieve the fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of the GDP in FY26, and it could even better it,…

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‘India Inc needs to push up capex instead of keeping cash on books’: EAC-PM chairman S Mahendra Dev

India’s Goldilocks period of high growth and low inflation may sustain for some more time despite global uncertainties, EAC-PM chairman S Mahendra Dev told Yogima…

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