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Economic Survey flags concerns over fiscal populism in states

The Economic Survey highlights growing worries about states' fiscal populism and rising revenue deficits. Unconditional cash transfers are expanding, potentially crowding out growth-enhancing spending. This fiscal indiscipline at the state level now affects India's sovereign borrowing costs. Coordinated fiscal discipline is crucial for productive capacity and income growth.

29 Jan 2026 3:32 pm