U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
08 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Fiscally disciplined states to get priority access to ₹3,000 crore SASCI incentive poolStates that manage their finances prudently will receive priority for a ₹3,000 cr incentive fund. The Centre's new scheme rewards states fo...
08 May, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
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...
05 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Govt plans to stick to budgeted capex, exit non-strategic areasIndia plans to keep its capital spending high in FY27 to support economic growth. Officials stated the government will continue its planned...
02 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
IMF warns Asia to keep policy in balance amid Middle East energy disruptionsAsian nations face an energy crisis due to the Iran War. The IMF advises countries to save for future shocks. They suggest targeted financi...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Centre may rejig spending to meet FY27 fiscal deficit targetThe Indian government is looking at shifting its spending priorities. This is to manage new expenditure needs arising from supply chain iss...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
When you need to keep fiscal discipline, be a Dravid and not PantThe Union Budget for 2025-26 prioritises fiscal stability and long-term sustainability over immediate expansion. The government has success...
02 Feb, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Budget 2025: What is FRBM Act and why it is always discussed during Budget?The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003, enacted to maintain fiscal discipline in India, faced challenges and amendments....
19 Dec, 2024, 05.52 PM IST
Budget 2024: The political lurks behind the fiscal in Sitharaman's budgetFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget balanced fiscal discipline with political strategies. Bihar received Rs 26,000 crore for road ...
24 Jul, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
Interim budget: Govt likely to give populist spending a pass ahead of general electionInterim budget: While the numbers are being worked out, the Centre may peg its FY25 fiscal deficit at the current fiscal level (budgeted at...
29 Dec, 2023, 06.40 AM IST
Ten expectations of markets from the Union BudgetGovernment may temporarily deviate from its stated plan of maintaining fiscal discipline.
31 Jan, 2020, 11.05 AM IST
View: Populist budget, but no incentives for startups disappointingThe budget had some positive announcements to help accelerate India’s transition to a robust digital economy. Over the next five years, it ...
03 Feb, 2019, 11.35 AM IST
Fiscal discipline has taken a backseat in budget: US economist"Fiscal discipline has taken a backseat in this budget, which contains many tinges of populism, as was to be expected in the run-up to a na...
02 Feb, 2018, 08.27 AM IST
Budget 2015 isn't just about fixing problems, it also changes the context to find solutions: Vishal Sikka"The emphasis on accelerating infrastructure development and simplifying policies for PPP will boost investor confidence," Sikka said.
01 Mar, 2015, 05.52 AM IST
Budget 2015 a fine balancing at between growth & fiscal discipline: Chanda Kochhar, ICICI BankIt's definitely pro-growth. At the same time, it takes into account fiscal prudence as well as inclusiveness too.""
28 Feb, 2015, 01.35 PM IST
EU fiscal pact on Budget discipline blocked in GermanyGermany's opposition-ruled states have blocked the EU fiscal pact on Budget discipline in the Bundesrat, the upper House of Parliament.
02 Mar, 2013, 04.09 PM IST