Analysing Indian States Macro-Fiscal Health
The CAG’s decadal report on State finances shows rising debt and uneven fiscal strength across Indian States. Background Indian States…
Category: Economy
GST Council Did Not Discuss Compensation For States
During the 56th GST Council meeting (September 2025), several States including Kerala and Telangana raised concerns over revenue losses from…
Household Consumption And India’s Growth Challenge
The government is shifting focus towards boosting household consumption as other growth drivers like exports and private investments remain weak.…
India’s Corn Imports And The US Pressure
The U.S. has been pressing India to allow imports of American corn. India, however, is resisting the move due to…
New GST Reforms And Their Impact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon citizens to celebrate a “GST Savings Festival”, highlighting that the new GST structure will…
Uranium Unrest In Meghalaya
The Union Government’s move to mine uranium in Meghalaya despite local opposition, and the Environment Ministry’s order exempting uranium and…
CAG Report On Rising Public Debt
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has released a decade-long review of the fiscal health of 28 states, showing that…
India’s Economic Ambitions Need Better Gender Data
Uttar Pradesh has launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, the first such initiative in India, aimed at tracking women’s…
Unlocking Innovation Through India’s Procurement Reforms
The Government of India has revised its General Financial Rules (GFR) in June 2025, easing procurement norms for research and…
India’s Trade Deficit Declines Amid Export Growth
India’s trade deficit in August 2025 fell by more than half compared to the same period last year, supported by…