Given the government's stated stance about fiscal prudence and the restricted fiscal space to sharply increase spending, a big fiscal stimulus is unlikely.

FM Sitharaman's speech last Budget hinted at this new tax law when she said the goal was to simplify the income tax laws and cut the Income Tax Act, 1961's page-count by as much as 60 per cent.

Retail inflation in India has decreased from 5.4 per cent in FY24 to 4.9 per cent during FY25 (April-December), thanks to a ...

The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western ...

It is going to be an action-packed trading session on Saturday, February 1, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils ...

Fiscal consolidation, which was a prominent theme in last year’s survey, only had a single mention in this survey, a detailed ...

It is important to recognise that certain ministries, particularly those overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects like road transport and highways, may eventually reach a saturation point where ...

Given the economic slowdown and geopolitical uncertainties, bold reforms are expected from FM Nirmala Sitharaman to simplify ...