As in the case of other non-north-eastern and hilly States, a substantial portion of the losses for Tamil Nadu were concentrated in the power sector. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Tamil Nadu has been identified Read More
February 10, 2026
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Image for representation | Photo Credit: AFP On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the 16th Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha, setting the framework for tax devolution between the Centre and the States. The Read More
The 16th Finance Commission (FC)’s vertical devolution recommendations prioritise the needs of the Centre over the realities of States. By merely acknowledging, rather than heeding, States’ fiscal pressures, the FC has taken a distinctly Read More
People watch the Union Budget 2026-27 being presented by Union Finance Minsiter Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026. Veteran experts in public finances say Tamil Nadu has got virtually nothing extra. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Despite five Read More