Tag: fiscal policy

Budget 2026: FM’s Speech Dropped in Historic 75-Year Practice Shift

Business
India's 2026 Union Budget will break a 75-year tradition: no lengthy FM speech. Learn about the new concise format and its impact on parliamentary efficiency.

Budget 2026: Trade Deficit Growth Slowed After 2014, Data Shows

Business
India's trade deficit growth rate fell from 15.4% to 6.3% after 2014, as exports cross $450B. Analysis of UPA vs NDA trends from the Interim Budget.

Trump’s 2024 Plan: Tariffs to Fund Tax Cuts, No Tax on Tips

World
Donald Trump proposes a new economic agenda with universal tariffs funding middle-class tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips for service workers.

IMF Raises India’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 7.3%

Business
IMF upgrades India's 2025 GDP growth projection to 7.3%, citing strong domestic demand. Global economy shows resilience with steady growth and falling inflation.

Thailand’s Co-Pay Plus Scheme Phase 2: Cabinet Discussion Tuesday

Politics
Cabinet to discuss Phase 2 of popular co-pay scheme after Phase 1 reached 19 million users generating 40 billion baht in 18 days. Benefits continue until December 31.

GST Collections Rise 4.6% to Rs 1.96 Lakh Crore in October 2025

Business
India's GST revenue shows strong growth with Rs 1.96 lakh crore collections in October 2025, driven by consumer spending and import activity after tax reforms.

UK Economic Growth to Slow as Tax Hikes and Trade Wars Bite

World
EY forecasts UK growth will drop to 0.9% in 2026 amid Budget tax increases, trade tensions and high interest rates, with business confidence at record lows.

GST Revenue to Exceed Budget Estimates in FY26: SBI Research

Business
India's GST collections projected to surpass government targets with states gaining up to 10.7% post-tax rationalisation. Latest analysis reveals positive revenue outlook.

Reeves Faces Tax Hike Decisions as Public Finances Remain Challenging

World
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts difficult Budget choices with potential mansion tax and spending cuts to address £20-50 billion fiscal shortfall.

IMF Chief: Global Economy Better Than Feared But Uncertainty Remains

World
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says global economy shows resilience but faces ongoing challenges and uncertainty clouding the outlook.

India’s Inflation Hits 99-Month Low at 1.54% in September

Business
CPI inflation drops to lowest since June 2017 as food prices turn negative, creating room for potential rate cuts by RBI in coming months.