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DEA creates ₹17 trillion PPP project pipeline for 3 years: FinMin
Of the total projects, 232 are related to central ministries and departments, while the remaining 630 are with states and Union Territories
 "DEA creates ₹17 trillion PPP project pipeline for 3 years: FinMin")
Big capex challenge: Few sectors left to absorb infra spending push
With roads and railways nearing capacity limits and aviation largely privatised, the government is turning to ports and shipping to sustain its capex push in FY27
 "Big capex challenge: Few sectors left to absorb infra spending push")
BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026
Plans to invest and hire more but is concerned about global uncertainty
 "BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026")
Centre may set 54.5-55% debt-to-GDP goal for FY27 in Union Budget
While future Budgets will continue to specify annual fiscal deficit numbers, these will now be derived from the debt target rather than serving as the primary target
 "Centre may set 54.5-55% debt-to-GDP goal for FY27 in Union Budget")
States' debt burden and fiscal gaps persist, leaving capital spending muted
10 states with the highest debt to GSDP ratio have debt levels above 30% of GSDP
 "States' debt burden and fiscal gaps persist, leaving capital spending muted")
Business@2025: From tax reforms to trade pacts, a year of course correction
The government moved to steady the economy amid global uncertainty. Crises at IndiGo and BluSmart, meanwhile, underlined the need for tighter oversight and stronger governance
 "Business@2025: From tax reforms to trade pacts, a year of course correction")
Three Bills and a Budget: How the winter session impacts future budgets
Three laws passed in Parliament could boost central revenues, reshape GST cess flows, shift MGNREGA costs to states and create new budget headroom ahead of the 2026-27 Union Budget
 "Three Bills and a Budget: How the winter session impacts future budgets")
From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025
In 2025, Indian women left a decisive mark across governance, security, sports and culture, shaping outcomes, changing policies, breaking records and inspiring millions nationwide
 "From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025")
FM Sitharaman, MoS chair Finance, Corporate Affairs 'chintan shivir'
Senior officers from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and associated departments also attended the event
 "FM Sitharaman, MoS chair Finance, Corporate Affairs 'chintan shivir'")
Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman table the Union Budget on Sunday, February 1?
The Union Budget has been presented on February 1 since 2017, and 2026 will be the first occasion since then that it falls on a Sunday
 "Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman table the Union Budget on Sunday, February 1?")
Securities laws set for reset as FM introduces Bill for unified code
The Code also attempts to decriminalise certain violations which are procedural or technical in nature into civil penalties
 "Securities laws set for reset as FM introduces Bill for unified code")
Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features
According to the government, the existing laws are very old and do not fully match the current markets and technology
 "Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features")
Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs, says Sitharaman
India, she said, only safeguarded its domestic industries against flooding which happens from a "predator"
 "Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs, says Sitharaman")
Bringing down debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt's core focus: Sitharaman
The finance minister stressed that fiscal management remains a priority and must be consistently upheld year after year
 "Bringing down debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt's core focus: Sitharaman")
Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman further noted that India needs further capital infusion into the insurance sector
 "Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM")
Datanomics: Unclaimed bank deposits more than double in five years
Only 3% of India's ₹67,000-crore unclaimed bank deposits have been returned so far under the Centre's 'Your Money, Your Right' campaign, highlighting the scale of idle savings
 "Datanomics: Unclaimed bank deposits more than double in five years")
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: India mother of democracy, says Nadda, urges respect for EC on SIR
Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues
 "Parliament Winter Session LIVE: India mother of democracy, says Nadda, urges respect for EC on SIR")
Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%
Opposing the introduction of the bill, RSP member N K Premachandran said the nomenclature of the bill has nothing to do with its contents
 "Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%")
Will achieve 56.1% debt-to-GDP ratio in FY26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister also assured that there was no shortage of fertiliser in the country, whether imported or domestically produced, and there was enough buffer available for the upcoming rabi season
 "Will achieve 56.1% debt-to-GDP ratio in FY26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill
Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues
 "Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill")