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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicBudget 2020

Topic: Budget 2020

GDP grew 6.1% not 6.8% last fiscal but rose to 8.3 % in demonetisation year

National Statistical Office Friday revised India's GDP growth downwards for two financial years while increasing economic growth in year of demonetisation.

First day of Budget session begins with release of Economic Survey & Congress protest

President Ram Nath Kovind delivered the Presidential address to a joint sitting of Parliament, outlining the government's policy, amid sloganeering and protest by opposition members against CAA.

PM Modi wants ‘good debates’ on economic issues during Parliament’s Budget Session

Speaking ahead of Budget session, PM Modi said he wanted a vast and qualitative discussion on financial issues in both the Houses.

What RSS and affiliates want from Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget tomorrow

Organisations backed by RSS have made representations to govt on their expectations from Union Budget 2020, which comes amid an acute resource crunch.

Mander calls for nationwide civil disobedience, Baru, Himanshu & Sanyal on Budget 2020

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

IAF, Navy delaying procurement due to funds crunch. And lesser said the better about Army

Former Defence Minister and current Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman must keep Indian forces in mind while allocating Budget 2020. The last one was a disaster.

Modi govt favours subsidy cuts to expand fiscal room

Rationalisation of subsidies such as on food allowances could be a key tool in tomorrow’s budget for expanding fiscal headroom.

Modi govt can’t spend its way out of the slowdown

Modi govt will have to show considerable political courage if it is to revive growth because there really isn’t any room for a flood of more spending.

These are the 5 key factors to watch in Nirmala Sitharaman’s second Budget tomorrow

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to outline tomorrow fiscal steps that may include higher spending in rural areas and possible tax cuts.

Indians deserve a Budget that strikes at structural deficiency, not just tinkers at the edges

Cash transfers to rural voters or tax breaks to India Inc can’t be a lasting solution to the woes of Indian economy. It needs structural reforms.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.