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How states spend: Rising costs, growing deficits, need for efficient spending

Over the past decade, Indias states have seen revenue expenditure outpace revenue growth, widening deficits. Efficient, outcome-based spending is crucial to balance development needs and fiscal stability.

14 Jan 2026 11:00 pm