States met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the FY27 budget. They asked for more special assistance for capital investments and help with GST revenue losses. Increased funding for urban and rural schemes was also requested. Support for housing programs and disaster management was highlighted. The minister urged states to undertake reforms for India’s developed nation goal by 2047.
Oil Price Today (June 4): Crude oil slips as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire fuels Iran war peace hopes. What’s next?
Oil prices dipped as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon sparked hopes for broader diplomatic progress, potentially easing U.S.-Iran tensions. The U.S. House also passed