Low nominal Q1 growth results in fiscal pressures

Going forward, India would require a substantial increase in tax buoyancy for the annual fiscal deficit target to be met even as the government maintains its support to growth through increases in......

Investment growth comes up short despite govt's capex push

Investment growth moderated slightly in the economy during the first quarter (Q1) of the current financial year (2023-24, or FY24), notwithstanding the front-loading of capital expenditure (capex)......

How will the economy fare in 2022?

After navigating the turbulent pandemic waves, the recovering Indian economy is now sailing through unchartered waters of rising coronavirus cases, spiralling commodity prices and spiking inflation......

After 40% rise in Q1, capital expenditure dropped in July

Almost all infrastructure ministries continued spending on capex throughout the lockdown, even as the Centre tried to maintain some semblance of economic normalcy. Illustration: Dominic......