The two western states are among the worst-hit in the country with rainfall far below normal raising alarms about kharif crop sowing prospects and water reservoir levels.
Tag: Deficit
India’s Current Account Deficit Expected to Widen to $37 Billion in 2026
Goldman Sachs projects a higher current account gap driven by non-oil, non-gold import growth as domestic consumption demand improves.
India’s Centre Fiscal Deficit Improves as Higher GST Collections Offset Spending Increase
India’s Union government reported an improved fiscal deficit position driven by higher goods and services tax collections that more than offset increased capital expenditure.
India Fiscal Deficit at 62.3 Percent of Full Year Target by November on Strong Tax Revenue Collection
India’s central government fiscal deficit reached 62.3 percent of the full-year Budget Estimate by end-November 2025 with strong revenue collection and capital expenditure on track.
India’s Current Account Deficit Forecast to Widen to 37 Billion Dollars in 2026
Goldman Sachs projected India’s current account deficit would expand to $37 billion in 2026 driven by higher non-oil imports.
UN Warns of Global Sand Deficit Caused by Over-Dredging That Threatens Water Quality and Infrastructure
The United Nations says excessive sand extraction is harming biodiversity wetlands and freshwater access.