In this episode of Budget Basics, we break down one of the most important, but least understood, budget terms: Primary Deficit. What does it really say about a government's finances?

Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget for the financial year ...

Big isn’t beautiful when it comes to government debt, but tariffs and the Department of Government Efficiency help to plug the hole left by President Trump’s latest fiscal bill. The net effect will be ...

As the Union Budget 2026 takes centre stage, three key indicators — the revenue deficit, fiscal deficit and primary deficit — are back in focus. These metrics are closely watched by economists, ...