Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

This race among parties to woo the farmers mainly stems from the analysis of political pundits that the peasant class played a crucial role in the defeat of the BJP in Rajasthan, MP and......

Finance panel may revive sops for states

Performance-based incentives were recommended by the 13th Finance Commission, but omitted by the 14th Finance Commission The Fifteenth Finance Commission is likely to propose bringing back......

Government to use Finance Bill for leeway in spending

This move will enable it to incur higher-than-mandated borrowing, and possibly spending, till the 2024 Lok Sabha election cycle. The Narendra Modi-led government is using the Finance Bill 2018 to......

15th FC may hike grants, cut devolution to states

Any reduction in devolution could aggravate the strained relations between the Centre and some opposition-ruled states on a number of issues, including CAA. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

At a pre-Budget meeting, the FM was asked to ensure that NBFCs come out of the liquidity crisis they are facing with the help of RBI. They also spoke about the futility of trying to achieve a 3 per......