Fiscal Deficit News
Moody's cuts US govt ratings over rising federal debt, interest payments
Moody's Ratings downgraded the United States (US) government's long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa on May 17, 2025. This move was due to the rise in federal debt and the interest payments for the nation.
2 min read17 May 2025Centre to hold FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% despite global headwinds, Pakistan tensions
A strong non-tax revenue, including all-time high dividends from the RBI and CPSEs, will help the Centre counter higher defence spending due to post-Operation Sindoor escalation by Pakistan.
3 min read17 May 2025Warren Buffett warns of an ‘unsustainable’ fiscal deficit, US dollar concerns say ‘…really going to hell’
Warren Buffett highlighted concerns over the long-standing US fiscal deficit and issues with the US Dollar in his shareholders' address on Saturday, May 3. The US greenback was trading 0.22 per cent lower at 100.03 as of 12:00 a.m. (EDT).
3 min read4 May 2025It’s time to re-evaluate the utility of public sector units
State-run enterprises, once victims of dogma, have proven good for the government’s fiscal health. Granting them greater space for capex could aid the greening of Indian industry now.
2 min read29 Apr 2025Fund transfers to states under 15th Finance Commission declined 52% over 3 years
The Centre’s revenue deficit grants to states, intended to cover post-devolution revenue shortfalls, declined 80% between 2021-22 and so far in 2024-25.
3 min read25 Mar 2025India’s fiscal deficit hits ₹11.7 trillion in April-January period, 74.5% of FY25 target
The latest figure is higher than the ₹11.03 trillion a year ago, or 63.6% of the estimates for 2023-24, and is mainly because of higher revenue expenditure as well as capital expenditure.
2 min read28 Feb 2025What foreign brokerages Nomura and UBS have to say on Union Budget 2025
The Indian stock market saw volatility on February 1, 2025, after the FY26 Union Budget announcement. While the income tax exemption limit increased to ₹12 lakh, concerns over reduced capital expenditure led to mixed market reactions, with the Nifty slightly dropping and smallcap indices rising.
3 min read1 Feb 2025Budget 2025 math: How the government plans to cut fiscal deficit this year
The Centre has cut its fiscal deficit target for 2025-26 to 4.4% of gross domestic product (GDP). Here's how it plans to achieve this number and what lies ahead.
1 min read1 Feb 2025Budget 2025: These announcements by FM Sitharaman could revive Nifty bulls; here are top stocks to track today
Ahead of Budget 2025, expectations for growth-focused measures, tax concessions, and infrastructure spending are high to stimulate the economy and investor confidence amidst recent market declines.
2 min read1 Feb 2025Budget 2025: India set to achieve fiscal deficit target of 4.5% by 2026, says BofA
India is set to meet its 4.5% fiscal deficit target by 2026, balancing economic growth and fiscal prudence, said BofA. The upcoming budget may boost capital expenditure to reignite private sector growth while maintaining a stable revenue outlook and achieving medium-term fiscal objectives.
2 min read31 Jan 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared