HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Economic encomium: On the Finance Ministry’s 10-year review of the economy

In the the Finance Ministry’s 10-year review of the economy, India needs to grow faster to create jobs at the scale its youth need and ensure that a rising growth tide lifts most boats, if not all

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

India will remain fastest-growing major economy in FY'24: Finance Ministry report

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in FY24; domestic macro fundamentals strong, global headwinds and weather uncertainties pose downside risks. India's outlook bolstered by strong domestic fundamentals, investment demand, industrial growth, reservoir levels and forex reserves.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

NL Interview: Ex-finance secy on policies, govt’s misadventures, ‘feisty’ Sitharaman

Former bureaucrat Subhash Chandra Garg’s new book We Also Make Policy unpacks the behind-the-scenes of India’s finance ministry — from policy matters to the ministers’ temperaments and even Garg’s equation with them.       

Newslaundry · Oct 18, 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress of implementation of Budget schemes

New Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4 July reviewed progress of implementation of Budget schemes with secretaries of Finance Ministry and Corporate Affairs Secretary.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Government nudged to correct revenue-to-GDP proportion

The government is advised to seek methods to increase its revenue-to-GDP ratio following a continuous decline, while remaining prudent in incurring higher levels of debt, says a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Israel Poised To Release World’s First Digital Government Bond

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and Israel’s Finance Ministry prepare for a digital Israel Bond traded on blockchain platform.

Zenger · Jun 8, 2023

Tobacco: Farmers' body writes to PMO, Finance Ministry against WHO recommendation

Farmer organisation FAIFA has written to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Finance Ministry against the WHO recommendation that alternative crops should replace tobacco as it contributes to global food crisis

The Hindu · May 31, 2023

Israel passes budget with big grants to ultra-Orthodox

Israel’s parliament passed a national two-year budget that includes billions of dollars in funding for West Bank settlements and religious programs, stabilizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition. The shekel weakened as critics warned the plan would suppress rather than spur economic growth.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Bureau ready to adjust fiscal 2024 budget plan

The Budget Bureau is planning to adjust the fiscal 2024 budget to reflect the priorities of the new government, says a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

Ministry estimates B2tn available for party pledges

The new government will have room to spend at least 2 trillion baht to fulfil its populist campaign pledges, according to a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2023