According to the chief economist of Icra, the GST revenues from imports of goods are likely to have been dampened by the sequential contraction in merchandise imports in January 2023...

The state said it will borrow Rs 9,627 crore through open market borrowings to meet its revenue shortfall...

The medium-term expenditure framework forecasts government expenditure based on GDP, fiscal deficit and gross tax revenue projections...

On GST compensation, dearth of funds can't be an argument ...

'We’re seeking a health assurance model, not a health insurance model'...

It reflects the tendency to tighten control over autonomous institutions, and indicates an unhealthy fisc...

The state would still remain revenue deficit even after an increase in share of taxes...

Fiscal deficit till November stood at Rs 7.17 lakh crore against the target of Rs 6.24 lakh crore for the whole of 2018-19...

Lower collection during the November festive season is cause for concern...

Department claims it has already collected over half the targeted amount, and has 4 months to mop up the rest...