The government’s spending spree is over. Now, watch that fundraising spree
It has set itself a big but achievable task. Now, its agility in marshalling resources and executing projects will be put to the test
N Mahalakshmi - February 06, 2021
The need of the hour — both fiscal and financial stability
Only a fine balancing act will help India survive COVID-19
Viral Acharya - August 26, 2020
Muddling through
The FM can’t deliver the moon, but surely she should have tried harder than snips here and tucks there
N Mahalakshmi - February 01, 2020
It just doesn’t add up
With economic growth slowing, the stock market might just be staring at more earning downgrades
N Mahalakshmi - August 29, 2019
Freebie Season
Appeasing distressed farmers with high MSP might pay off politically but will increase the fiscal deficit
Progyaa Dutta - July 04, 2018
Time For Populism?
In an election year, the government could succumb to farmers’ demands and risk a rising deficit
June 06, 2018
Will The Rupee Continue To Appreciate Or Head South?
The currency has gained 4% YTD, rallying close to a 17-month high versus the dollar
April 03, 2017
A long way to go
Capex revival & NPA clean-up take a backseat as Jaitley bites the fiscal austerity pill
V Keshavdev - March 01, 2016
Couldn't have been better
Given the constraints, the FY17 Budget is commendable
Deep Narayan Mukherjee - February 29, 2016
A bits and pieces Budget
Expecting the FM to do a magic act was a misplaced expectation
N Mahalakshmi - February 29, 2016
