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Friday, August 1, 2025
TopicInterim budget

Topic: Interim budget

Not enough time left, same fiscal constraints — why July budget maths will be similar to February’s

Leaving interim budget largely unchanged would be in keeping with trend since 2004-05. Even when new parties have come to power, budgetary allocations have not changed substantially.

Modi govt’s FY25 revenue receipt looks gloomy. For every rupee earned, it will spend Rs 1.54

The government continues to reap rich harvests from RBI's bounty. Dividends are expected to remain broadly in line at Rs 1.02 lakh crore in FY25 BE.

What to expect from interim budget? Big tax breaks unlikely, welfare schemes could see boost

The interim budget, to be presented on 1 February, is likely to maintain focus on fiscal consolidation along with a thrust on capital expenditure, although at a moderated pace. 

PM Modi should avoid temptation of turning Interim Budgets into vote-getting tools

If Modi is confident about winning a third term, he must also use this opportunity to decisively bifurcate economic & fiscal policy from short-term aims of winning elections.

BMW India chief’s Union Budget wishlist — stable policy, import duty cuts, level playing field

Central government should consider introducing measures in interim budget to 'fuel demand' for four-wheelers, says BMW Group India president Vikram Pawah.

Modi govt says it’s within its rights to make tax announcements in interim budget

If govt thinks there's a pressing issue, it's perfectly legitimate to make tax announcements in interim budget, says economic affairs secretary Subhash Garg.

RBI’s think tank wants govt to form independent body to verify official data

Assumptions for economic growth & deficits made in the interim budget are subject to much debate, CAFRAL director Amartya Lahiri says.

Parliament passes Finance Bill on last day of budget session without debate

The interim budget, Appropriation Bills and Finance Bill were passed by a voice vote in the Upper House.

Student leaders from JNU, AISA to march in protest over lack of jobs

The students have accused the government of being silent on jobs in the interim budget, and will march from the Red Fort to Parliament.

Tax rebate in interim budget to give relief & certainty to middle class: Revenue secretary

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Ajay Bhushan Pandey says Modi govt tried to present a balanced budget keeping in mind the financial implications. 

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Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.