Opinion: India’s fiscal social contract at crossroads — revenue, welfare and reform
Fiscal policy must not be a ledger of receipts and expenditures alone; it must reflect fairness, resilience, and reciprocity between citizens and the state
06/22/2026
06/22/2026
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