Topic
fiscal policy
Business India Government Sees GDP Momentum Intact, No Extra Borrowing Needed Despite Middle East Crisis
The Indian government remains confident in its growth outlook despite rising fuel and fertiliser import costs from the Middle East crisis, with sources saying GDP momentum is intact and no additional borrowing is needed. The government targets a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP for FY27 and plans to reassess macroeconomic conditions in July after Q1 growth data.
Business Why the US economy keeps defying the odds: corporate investment and energy resilience drive outperformance
The US economy continues to grow at a steady pace despite global shocks such as trade tariffs, immigration changes, and Middle East conflict. Corporate capital expenditure remains high at 13.9% of GDP, productivity has risen, and energy independence from fracking has reduced vulnerability to oil price spikes. Cultural attitudes toward risk-taking and structural differences with Europe further explain the divergence.
Business Farmer health as India's fiscal shield: A bioeconomic analysis for trade stabili
A recent field study in Maharashtra shows that farmer health capital (FHC) is a depreciating asset costing families ₹23,233 per season and 60% of households into predatory debt. The bioeconomic human infrastructure balance sheet quantifies lost productivity and state budget strain, with implications for India's agricultural export supply chains.