Budget
Vijay government’s debut Budget strikes a balance between welfare and fiscal prudence
Despite grave concerns raised in the White Paper, Kerala Budget silent on bringing down committed expenditure
Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget
Economic Survey 2025-26 paints rosy picture of job scenario, raises concerns on inequality among gig workers
Finance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning
Pushing welfare towards the States
The Hindu Budget·2 Feb 2026
The arena of welfare spending has now shifted to the States, while the Centre continues to drive the agenda by legislating and setting norms
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Vijay government’s debut Budget strikes a balance between welfare and fiscal prudenceDespite grave concerns raised in the White Paper, Kerala Budget silent on bringing down committed expenditureBeyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union BudgetEconomic Survey 2025-26 paints rosy picture of job scenario, raises concerns on inequality among gig workersFinance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning