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.
US Stock Market: Meta raises $25 billion via bond sale to fund AI expansion
Meta Platforms has secured $25 billion in investment-grade bonds to fuel its aggressive expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This significant debt issuance follows a substantial
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