Budget
Why does India’s financial year start from 1st April and not 1st January? Explained
India's financial year runs from April to March, aligning with agricultural cycles and administrative needs. This structure, inherited from British traditions, remains practical for government budgeting and rural economic planning.
4 min read1 Apr 2026Budget Session resumes today: All eyes on no-trust resolution against Birla and EAM statement on West Asia conflict
As the Budget session resumes, the Lok Sabha will take up a no-confidence resolution against Speaker Om Birla today. The session will also address the ongoing West Asia conflict, electoral roll revisions in West Bengal, and looming trade discussions, setting the stage for intense political debates.
3 min read9 Mar 2026India’s emphasis on its creative economy could level the playing field and deliver gender parity
India’s new policy push for its ‘orange economy’ signals more than support for creative industries. If backed by the right infrastructure, finance and IP reforms, it could expand jobs, boost women’s workforce participation and empower marginalized voices.
4 min read3 Mar 2026Budget a roadmap to prosperity, not short-term trading document: PM Modi
Speaking at a post-budget webinar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said budget reforms and allocations must be seen as a part of a long journey.
3 min read27 Feb 2026From youth dividend to credit ready: How India’s Yuva Shakti Budget impacts first-time borrowers
India's Union Budget emphasizes youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, recognizing the potential of its young population as a key driver of economic growth. It focuses on skill development, credit access, and financial literacy to transform demographic advantages into productive economic capacity.
4 min read26 Feb 2026Defence indigenization: How securing India’s strategic autonomy has taken centre-stage
India’s ₹7.85 trillion defence outlay is in line with a decisive shift from decades of committees, import dependence and policy drift to a coordinated push for domestic capability. Indigenous military hardware is the best guarantor of our strategic autonomy.
4 min read25 Feb 2026Jharkhand govt tables ₹1.58 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
Jharkhand govt tables ₹1.58 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
1 min read24 Feb 2026SBI, IDBI Bank, BoB to Canara Bank: Is it wise to buy PSU bank stocks after Q3 results 2026?
In the post-budget rally, the Nifty PSU Bank Index finished higher for the third straight week
3 min read21 Feb 2026Rare mix of strong growth, low inflation shows India's resilience: Sitharaman
Replying to the Budget debate in the Rajya Sabha, Finance minister Sitharaman defended the government’s economic record and the FY27 Union budget, contending India has delivered a rare mix of strong growth, price stability and improved spending efficiency.
2 min read12 Feb 2026Budget promises vs reality: Underspending widens across ministries
Beyond the spectacle of Budget Day, the true challenge lies in execution of allocated spending. Several ministries have consistently struggled to utilize their allocated funds.
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