Page 2 - Latest Updates on Fiscal Policy
Fiscal steps taken by govt led to positive growth in Q3: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the fiscal measures taken by the government have resulted in positive growth of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of the current financial year.
 "Fiscal steps taken by govt led to positive growth in Q3: Nirmala Sitharaman")
Fiscal doves in India: right and wrong
The idea that fiscal prudence and welfare of the less well-off are mutually exclusive is misplaced
Budget 2021: It's business as usual
There are several welcome standalone reforms but these do not add up to a coherent strategy to achieve a $5 trillion economy
Budget showcases govt's strong strategic push for growth-oriented road map
The sharp and targeted focus on infrastructure, capex, health, education, financial sector reforms and fiscal credibility have been the key takeaways from this Budget
Budget does not address inequities, bold for its fiscal stance: Economists
Economists called the budget 'bold'
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Budget 2021: Govt's bank privatisation plan, bond market reaction, and more
In this podcast, we discussed the key announcements made by the finance minister about bank privatisation, asset reconstruction company and how bond market seeing the budget, why yields are rising
 "Budget 2021: Govt's bank privatisation plan, bond market reaction, and more")
Budget 2021 LIVE: Budget is a shot in the arm for Indian economy, says S&P
Budget 2021 LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2021 speech announced a slew of taxation reforms but left personal income tax slab unchanged. Track Budget 2021 highlights
 "Budget 2021 LIVE: Budget is a shot in the arm for Indian economy, says S&P")
Fiscal activism
Govt should tread carefully on this path
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A call to print more money: Economic Survey sees a 'V-shaped recovery'
Forget fiscal conservatism, turn on the fiscal taps, and ignore debt build-up, says Survey
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Best of BS Opinion: Feasible fiscal path, inadequate cover, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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Feasible fiscal path
Quality of expenditure shouldn't be compromised
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States urge FM Nirmala Sitharaman to raise fiscal limit in Budget
Another state finance minister said it was made clear that the Union Budget must announce something major with regards to state finances.
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Political economy of fiscal responsibility
The economy requires a fiscal battle plan and this, in turn, requires a fiscal responsibility framework
Gold eases as dollar gains on 'knife-edge' Georgia runoffs outcomes
Gold edged lower as the dollar firmed with investors tracking two closely contested US Senate runoff races in Georgia that will likely determine President-elect Biden administration's fiscal policy
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Best of BS Opinion: A new fiscal road map, emission reduction, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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In search of a new fiscal road map
Budget 2021 must overhaul the existing FRBM Act to set feasible targets on deficit and debt
Indian economy to clock double-digit growth next fiscal: Deloitte report
Having gone through a rough patch on account of the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian economy is expected to record a double-digit growth at 10 per cent in 2021-22, according to a report.
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Fiscal fault lines
Govt finances might affect economic recovery
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Vital for G20 nations to coordinate monetary, fiscal policies, says Snower
Noting that at the G20 meeting in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, it is absolutely vital that some agreement must be signed for production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Snower said
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Loan moratorium is fiscal policy matter, we're on top of it: Centre to SC
The Centre told the SC that issue pertaining to loan moratorium is a fiscal policy matter and the government has taken various proactive steps keeping in mind different sectors.
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