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Union Budget 2026–27: A Fiscal Consolidation Framework with Targeted Growth Priorities

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Introduction The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a significant crossroads in India’s fiscal trajectory, balancing macroeconomic austerity with targeted investments in growth, infrastructure, and social development. The budget displays a cautious but strategic approach in light of post-pandemic budgetary recalibration, domestic structural reforms, and weak global growth. According to the budget, it prioritises capital investment, manages…

Economic Survey 2025–26: Steady Growth, Stable Inflation, and Cautious Optimism for India’s Economy

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, setting the tone for the Union Budget discussions and offering a comprehensive snapshot of India’s economic health. Prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the supervision of Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran,…

Middle East on Fire Again: What the New Conflict Means for Energy and Diplomacy

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Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut Livelihood DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 21, 2025 01:53 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal The Eastern Mediterranean has hardly caught its breath, before the rattling of the Israel-Gaza flare-up is felt across global foreign policy conduit and energy markets. For a country such as India, reliant on imported energy, the message is succinct:…

Budgeting for Disasters: Why India Needs a Climate-Resilient Fiscal Plan

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Photo Credit : India Today Clear Cut Climate DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 10, 2025 05:15 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal A Himalayan Wake-Up Call The monsoons have wreaked havoc on the state of Himachal Pradesh. Since 20 June, monsoon rains have led to 135 major landslides, 95 flash floods, and 45 cloudbursts. The human loss has…