16th Finance Commission retains 41% tax share for states; pushes output-linked spending and fiscal discipline – The Times of India

16th Finance Commission retains 41% tax share for states; pushes output-linked spending and fiscal discipline – The Times of India

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…

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Budget 2026 outlook: ICRA flags focus on debt consolidation; capital expenditure push to continue – The Times of India

Budget 2026 outlook: ICRA flags focus on debt consolidation; capital expenditure push to continue – The Times of India

The government is expected to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while continuing a strong push for capital expenditure in the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.ICRA said the upcoming Budget assumes added significance as it will be the first to align with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission,…

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Fiscal roadmap: Finance Commission submits report for 2026-31; formula for Centre-state tax share sent to President Murmu – The Times of India

Fiscal roadmap: Finance Commission submits report for 2026-31; formula for Centre-state tax share sent to President Murmu – The Times of India

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission on Monday submitted its report for the five-year period 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu, marking a key step in finalising the formula that will determine how central taxes are shared with states, PTI reported.The panel, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, had…

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