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India-Pakistan tensions could strain fiscal deficit if conflict escalates
Economists say India's fiscal deficit may widen if tensions with Pakistan persist, although the broader economic impact is expected to be limited if conflict remains contained
 "India-Pakistan tensions could strain fiscal deficit if conflict escalates")
Defence spend amid Pak tensions may hit India's fiscal strength: Moody's
Moody's Ratings says India's economy remains resilient despite Pak tensions, but increased defence expenditure could weigh on fiscal strength and delay consolidation
 "Defence spend amid Pak tensions may hit India's fiscal strength: Moody's")
No question of fiscal deficit going out of control: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman's comment comes at a time when forecasting agencies have pared down their FY26 growth estimates for India amid growing global uncertainty
 "No question of fiscal deficit going out of control: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
China's fiscal revenue falls 1.1% in Jan-Mar 2025 amid ongoing tariff war
China's tax revenue fell 3.5% in the first quarter from the previous year, while non-tax revenue surged 8.8%, the ministry said
 "China's fiscal revenue falls 1.1% in Jan-Mar 2025 amid ongoing tariff war")
India's Apr-Feb fiscal deficit at 85.8% of full-year target, shows data
In the annual budget in February, India revised lower its fiscal deficit target for the current financial year to 4.8% of GDP and aimed to further narrow it to 4.4% in 2025-26
 "India's Apr-Feb fiscal deficit at 85.8% of full-year target, shows data")
RBI increases state bond auction amount to Rs 52,120 cr from Rs 40,120 cr
In the previous auction, the cut-off yield on 10-year state bonds was set in the range of 7.18 per cent to 7.27 per cent
 "RBI increases state bond auction amount to Rs 52,120 cr from Rs 40,120 cr")
TN Budget: Fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP in FY26; Hosur to be new GCC hub
Finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said that the state's revenue for the financial year 2025-26 is estimated at Rs 3,31,569 crore, while expenditure is estimated at Rs 3,73,204 crore
 "TN Budget: Fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP in FY26; Hosur to be new GCC hub")
Govt seeks Parliament approval for Rs 51,000 crore extra cash outgo
Gross additional spending to be matched by savings of Rs 6.27 trillion
 "Govt seeks Parliament approval for Rs 51,000 crore extra cash outgo")
Fiscal deficit touches 74.5% of full year target at end-Jan, shows CGA data
In actual terms, the fiscal deficit -- the gap between expenditure and revenue -- was Rs 11,69,542 crore during the April-January 2024-25 period
 "Fiscal deficit touches 74.5% of full year target at end-Jan, shows CGA data")
Reducing fiscal deficit to around 3% of GDP difficult: Govt to IMF
The report further noted that both the IMF and the government saw a need for medium-term fiscal consolidation but considered targeting a more gradual pace of adjustment to be appropriate
Union Budget balances fiscal and growth objectives, says RBI report
According to the report, the budget reaffirms the government's commitment to fiscal discipline while fostering inclusive, long-term economic growth in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat
 "Union Budget balances fiscal and growth objectives, says RBI report")
Debt-to-GDP over fiscal deficit: Will FM Sitharaman's strategy pay off?
Since the finance minister announced a glide path based on debt-to-GDP ratio to measure fiscal deficit, opinion has been divided on the move since it would also reflect on government borrowings
 "Debt-to-GDP over fiscal deficit: Will FM Sitharaman's strategy pay off?")
Fiscal, monetary measures to boost consumption, pvt investment, says FM
On the monetary side, the Reserve Bank on Friday slashed the policy rate by 25 basis points, the first rate cut in five years to support growth
 "Fiscal, monetary measures to boost consumption, pvt investment, says FM")
Best of BS Opinion: How policy moves can trigger a cascading effect
Our editorials and columns look at the consequences of policy actions, and how they can have far-reaching impacts
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Prudent fiscal management likely to soften G-sec yields: DEA secretary Seth
The government has reduced its borrowings estimate for next financial year to Rs 11.54 trillion on net basis as it expects an improvement in tax collection
 "Prudent fiscal management likely to soften G-sec yields: DEA secretary Seth")
Budget non-inflationary, focuses on fiscal prudence: Finance secy Pandey
The Secretary said the economy would reap a lot more benefits with monetary easing and keeping inflation under control
 "Budget non-inflationary, focuses on fiscal prudence: Finance secy Pandey")
Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2025 aims to clear multiple hurdles
From nuclear power generation to agri reforms, from a noisy middle class to central bank's moves on interest rates, the government must jump over many obstacles to achieve its objectives
 "Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2025 aims to clear multiple hurdles")
Budget 2025: Focused on fiscal discipline, growth, and tax relief
Overall, the government has taken a disciplined approach in this Budget, keeping long-term benefits in mind
 "Budget 2025: Focused on fiscal discipline, growth, and tax relief")
Budget ready reckoner: Mkt borrowings' share declines, Centre's capex up
Reduction in sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio requires a decline in fiscal deficit in proportion to GDP
 "Budget ready reckoner: Mkt borrowings' share declines, Centre's capex up")
A pro-growth Union Budget 2025-26 marked by coherence and consistency
The Budget represents a continuation and an acceleration of the government's multi-pronged economic development strategy
 "A pro-growth Union Budget 2025-26 marked by coherence and consistency")
