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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicFiscal stimulus

Topic: fiscal stimulus

Rs 20-lakh crore: Aaj Tak on ‘oxygen’ support to MSMEs, Modi’s ‘vaccine’, says Sardesai

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Nirmala Sitharaman’s ‘safe’ plan to stimulate economy, ICMR’s flip-flop on plasma therapy

In episode 469 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the first tranche of Modi govt's fiscal package and ICMR's plasma controversy.

Vocal for local: Can India afford self-reliance or is it a slogan to please swadeshi lobby?

PM Narendra Modi, in his national address Tuesday, said the Covid-19 crisis has taught India the importance of local manufacturing and supply chains.

Sensex zooms over 1,400 points after PM Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package

Similarly, Nifty soared over 9,400 points. ICICI Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 7 per cent.

Govt studying Covid-19 impact for fiscal stimulus package: CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian

At ThePrint's Off The Cuff, the economist said monetisation of deficit as a one-time measure can be considered given that inflationary pressures are low.

India needs package of Rs 5 lakh crore to save businesses from collapsing due to Covid-19

Govt’s fiscal package has so far targeted non-workers. Present situation calls for major fiscal support to be extended to affected businesses & workers.

India’s fiscal deficit seen jumping to 3.7% this year after stimulus to economy: Fitch

Modi govt decision to cut taxes to boost growth will lead to India missing its fiscal deficit target of 3.3% of GDP, Fitch ratings said in a report.

Recessions can be predicted years in advance, say experts

Cracking the code of booms and busts will allow central banks, regulators & policy makers to stave off crises instead of cleaning up afterwards. 

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.