Budget 2009/10
Govt ups spending, deficit hits markets
The government said on Monday its fiscal deficit would blow out to the biggest level in 16 years as it boosts spending to support the economy, disappointing investors who dumped stocks and bonds. Full Article
HIGHLIGHTS - Comments from G20 finmins, central bankers meeting
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Following are comments on Saturday from Group of 20 finance ministers, central bank policymakers and officials meeting in Scotland. Full Article
Top central banks yet to move for exit, some look for door
LONDON (Reuters) - The top central banks have shown little inclination yet to choke off the extraordinary support given to economies shaken by global financial crisis but some have offered the first signs of changing tack. Full Article
Question of Balance
Column - The budget would have given a good kick to growth had expenditures been funded from revenue receipts. Full Article
A Mixed Bag
Column - On an overall assessment, Budget 2009 seems to be a mixed bag of hopes dashed and hopes achieved. Full Article
Some Bold Moves
Column - Though the immediate impact of the Budget is unlikely to cheer the markets, some bold moves have been initiated. Full Article
Budget Highlights
Finance minister says the first challenge before the government is to return the GDP growth rate of 9 percent per annum at the earliest. Full Article
MORE ON BUDGET
Australia cbank sees gradual rate rise, good times
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank said on Friday that interest rates would likely have to rise gradually as it sharply upgraded forecasts of economic growth for next year and pointed to a dwindling pool of spare capacity. Full Article
the great debate
What would you do if you were FM?
Reuters India asks its readers to don the finance minister's cap and tell us what shape they would give to the budget. Commentary
Budget over-rated for personal finance?
When it comes to personal finance, the budget is not really worth that much attention. Commentary
Has the Railway Budget met expectations?
Mamata Banerjee’s railway budget for 2009-10 appeals to the common man. Commentary
