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By using the surplus funds strategically, the government can accelerate fiscal consolidation, reduce debt, and build a more resilient and sustainable fiscal position to not only improve fiscal metrics, but also lay the foundation for long-term economic stability and growth.

Experts say the proposed scheme could incentivise companies to hire people and may cost the exchequer a modest Rs 1 lakh crore annually.

Farmers in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu have reportedly been witnessing wilting in Bengal gram (chana) and shrivelling of paddy and cobs in maize

According to India Ratings and Research, if the current government returns to power after the Lok Sabha elections then the pace of private investment may be faster on account of policy continuity

The lower share of devolution in the kitty of the less populous and fiscally stronger southern states is one of the key reasons behind the north, south dispute over central funds.

Interim Budget: In her presentation on February 1, FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted a 50 percent increase in the average real income of the people, coupled with moderated inflation.

Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg was less optimistic. He said achieving a fiscal deficit target of 4.5 percent by FY26 will be difficult, adding that it will be tough for the central government to contain its fiscal deficit aim to less than 5.5 percent for the next fiscal year.

The government has to strike the right balance to keep the economy growing while also keeping it from overheating.

(CTN News) - Pakistan and India can't stop food prices - our problems are worse - a trend that fuels inflation, worsening the cost-of.............

Pakistan too has been facing food inflation challenge; The problem is far more serious in our case