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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicTax collections

Topic: Tax collections

India’s 4.4% fiscal deficit target hinges on solid revenue. Global conditions pose a challenge

In the current fiscal year, tax and non-tax revenue collections could take a hit. The projections will need to be recalibrated in light of the uncertain environment.

Tax collections slow sharply in Q2, but govt finances to benefit from budget tricks & an unlikely ally

Slump in corporate sector, overall slowdown in economy are key reasons, but analysts assure the slowdown is not likely to impact govt's fiscal projection for the year.

Fiscal boost can’t rely on spending cuts alone, Modi govt must consider non-tax measures

If the fiscal deficit was brought down to 5.6% in 2023-24, it was more because of a cut in revenue expenditure than because of growth in tax collections.

Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Opposition defeats Congress bill to ‘tax’ rich Hindu temples in Karnataka Legislative Council

The bill proposes to collect 5 per cent funds from temple with annual income between Rs 10 lakh to 1 crore; and 10 per cent from temples over 1 crore income, to be put into a Common Pool Fund.

Different time zones, same Opposition story & free grain-high taxes tradeoff

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Muted tax collection in Q1 of FY24 widened fiscal deficit, govt focus still on capex

Central govt's capital expenditure has seen strong growth. State finances present an encouraging picture with better tax revenue collections & improved capex spending.

TCS rate hike didn’t predict people’s outrage. But Modi govt hasn’t learned the lesson

Modi govt should have predicted the outrage over the hike in Tax Collected at Source on foreign transactions. But a lack of logic didn't stop it before, so why should it start now?

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.