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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicMinistry of Finance

Topic: Ministry of Finance

Embarrassment of riches? Govt halts monthly GST releases as high collections ‘creating resentment’

July 2024 was first time no official release on GST collections was issued. Collections were Rs 1.74 lakh crore in June & average collections this fiscal yr are highest ever, it is learnt.

Modi 2.0 among lowest growth periods since 1991, says former finance secretary Subhash Garg

He also noted the 15th Finance Commission cut Karnataka’s share in central taxes ‘too drastically’, much more than other similar-performing southern states.

Interim budget 2024 highlights: Tax rates unchanged; fiscal deficit target for FY25 at 5.1% of GDP

Budget 2024 | Indian economy witnessed a profound positive transformation over the past decade, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Princeton prof says India ‘beautified’ GDP data for G20. Govt denies, says no change in methodology

Visiting Professor Ashoka Mody says India chose to ‘dismiss inconvenient truths’ about GDP data to look good. Where was criticism when the economy tanked during COVID, asks govt.

Six years of GST — robust revenues but reforms key to easing compliance & boosting states’ incomes

GST was first introduced in India on 1 July, 2017. But tax experts now call for key reforms, such as setting up tribunals for appeals and including petroleum products in the regime.

Reaping literal dividends — why Indian govt is reworking its disinvestment strategy

Dept of Investment & Public Asset Management secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey says govt is trying to strike a balance between earning revenue through dividends & disinvestment receipts.

No TCS on foreign debit & credit card transactions up to Rs 7 lakh, clarifies Union govt

Prior to the clarification, all such non-medical, non-educational transactions would've attracted 20% TCS from 1 July. Govt imposing TCS on foreign credit card spends was widely criticised.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.