Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficitsTamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stem...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Ex-banker quits job to build Rs 21 crore chemical-free farming empire in Andhra Pradesh, empowers 3,000 rural womenA former banker, Amith Kishan, completely changed his life by establishing Hebbevu Farms in Andhra Pradesh, a 650-acre natural farming ente...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar's first wish list: Water share, Bengaluru infra boostKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has presented his first wish list to the Centre. His top priorities include securing the state's rig...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
A weaker opposition, a stronger NDA: How new parliamentary arithmetic could make this monsoon session unlike any otherMonsoon Session 2026: Parliament's monsoon session faces internal opposition battles. Splits in Trinamool Congress and uncertainty in Shiv ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
INDIA bloc meeting to convene tomorrow with 23 parties; Congress says 'Janbandhan united' as DMK opts outThe INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting amid internal disagreements. While some parties are absent, leaders assert unity against governme...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Peddi box office collection day 2: Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor's Telugu sports movie all set to cross Rs 100 crore in IndiaDespite mixed reviews, Ram Charan's Peddi has emerged as a major box-office force within just two days, crossing Rs 150 crore worldwide. Dr...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
India's gross GST collections ease to Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May from April record as growth slows to 3.2%India's Goods and Services Tax collections saw a moderation in May 2026, reaching Rs 1.94 lakh crore. This figure represents a 3.2% increas...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
17 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews departments; White Paper to be released soonTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is assessing all government departments. A White Paper will detail the state's financial status. M...
16 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
How many seats are required to form government in Tamil Nadu? Check the majority mark hereHow Many Seats Needed to Form Government in TN? Tamil Nadu has 234 Assembly seats, and a party or alliance needs 118 seats to form the gove...
07 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Budget for 2025-26 to be presented on March 14The Budget session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly is set to commence on March 14 with the presentation of the Budget for 2025-26 by State Finan...
18 Feb, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
No new taxes proposed in Tamil Nadu's Budget for FY16Among tax sops offered by the government, which Panneerselvam termed as 'critical concessions' to boost the manufacturing sector, were with...
25 Mar, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
- Chamber welcomes Tamil Nadu budget
The proposal of disbursement of crop loans of Rs 1,500 crore and reduction of interest on crop loan from five to four per cent would give a...
21 Mar, 2008, 03.35 PM IST