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Three-fold rise in Assam Budget; aim to power growth, uplift people: CM Himanta SarmaAssam's budget has tripled to Rs 2,00,782 crore for 2025-26. Fund utilization stands at a strong 85 percent, indicating efficient managemen...
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
The great Bengal disconnect for Nifty bulls: 3 massive worries that are overshadowing the BJP election winDespite the BJP's electoral victory in West Bengal, the Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn. Surging crude oil prices an...
India’s state election results are out. Is cash inflow next? Here’s a warningIndia’s state elections: New election wins in Indian states bring populist promises that could strain finances. Economists warn of wider fi...
Odisha retains No.1 position in the NITI Aayog’s fiscal health index 2026NITI Aayog released its 2026 Fiscal Health Index for 2023-24. Odisha, Goa, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Telangana, Uttar P...
Niti Aayog urges states to stick to FRBM norms, strengthen fiscal disciplineNiti Aayog urges states to adhere to prudent fiscal deficit guidelines. This entails judicious spending, broadening the GST framework, and ...
Leaders from poll-bound Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu slam Union Budget, Assam CM welcomes itWhile Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not make any big-ticket announcements for the poll-bound states in her Budget speech, there w...
Industry bodies in Northeast hail Union Budget 2026–27 as balanced, growth-orientedIndustry groups in North East India praise the Union Budget 2026-27. They highlight its focus on growth, fiscal prudence, and infrastructur...
Jorhat Central Jail symbolises 'Rashtra Bhakti' like Andaman's Cellular Jail: Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated new development projects in Jorhat, including a convention centre, a flyover, and an a...
For a 'Viksit Bharat,' strong states & healthy finances are keyIndia's high public debt is notably stable due to domestic financing, but it crowds out private investments and restricts growth resources....
Budget 2024: Assam tea industry seeks exports promotion policyInterim Budget Expectations: The ailing tea industry in Assam is hoping for proper promotion and export improvement in the upcoming Union i...
'AP, Telangana, Punjab among states that frequently use RBI's short-term liquidity windows: ReportAndhra, Telangana, Rajasthan and Punjab along with three north-eastern states are repeatedly using the Reserve Bank's special short-term li...
Freebie economics: Why state governments should stop passing the buck to CentreAlmost every state government, with a few honourable exceptions, spends on freebies, mostly current consumption and not on capital expendit...
Why competitive politics must step back for better, more prudent economicsMany states with poorer fiscal indices will have to take tougher political decisions. And that’s where the test will be, because high-decib...
NBFC-MFIs gross loan portfolio may grow 10-15 pc in FY22: Report"The GLP for NBFC-MFIs in FY22, is expected to return to the growth path and register around 10-15 per cent growth due to a pick-up in disb...
Why we should be concerned about states' fiscal healthDespite a significant increase in central allocation, the fiscal situation of states is a cause for concern.
Assam opposition leader Debabrata Saikia wants law to protect poor from microfinance crisisAn internal study conducted by Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), which is the self-regulator for the sector, shows that indebtednes...
Budget 2016: Five factors that will define what FM Jaitley offersWill the government dole out tax sops to cap its waning popularity or will it set the foundation for a progressive tax structure and stable...
Assam’s financial position stable: CM Tarun GogoiCountering BJP’s allegation, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the financial condition of the State is quite stable and not grim.
'Population criteria in 14th Finance Commission to hit 11 states'The Odisha government today said the move would adversely affect resource transfer to 11 states and demanded steps to restore the previous ...