Economist Swaminathan Aiyar finds the Union Budget unremarkable. He notes a lack of bold reforms and simplification, with many small changes increasing complexity. Fiscal consolidation is marginal. The budget prioritizes stability amid strong growth. Major reforms like fertiliser subsidy abolition were avoided. Sector-specific measures are politically understandable but economically modest.
RBI to conduct Rs 25,000-cr overnight variable rate repo auction on Jul 8
The Reserve Bank of India is set to hold an overnight variable rate repo auction on July 8, offering Rs 25,000 crore. This auction aims