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How populist policies are straining state finances across India

Mobilising more revenue is an essential part of improving state finances and rejuvenating fiscal federalism

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How populist policies are straining state finances across India

12 out of 18 major Indian states' tax revenue-to-GDP ratio has declined since 2015 as populist welfare spending surges. State fiscal strain may constrain digital infrastructure investment and increase economic volatility, affecting tech companies' India market strategy.

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Normative shift in fiscal federalism

India's Finance Commission shifted devolution from redistribution to GDP-contribution, cutting transfers to weaker States. This constrains infrastructure investment where development is incomplete, marking a shift from equalisation toward competitive federalism.

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lunedì 22 giugno 2026·thehindubusinessline.com
Normative shift in fiscal federalism
16th Finance Commission’s stress on States’ contribution to national GDP could widen inter-State disparities
lunedì 22 giugno 2026·hindustantimes.com
How populist policies are straining state finances across India
Mobilising more revenue is an essential part of improving state finances and rejuvenating fiscal federalism