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02 Sep

Haryana Leads Country with 29% Surge in SGST Collections in First Five Months of Fiscal 2026-27

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacollections, Economic Growth, Finance, GST, Haryana, SGST, Tax Revenue

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana has recorded the highest growth rate in State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) collections across India during the first five months of the 2026-27 fiscal year, posting a 29 percent surge. Official figures released on Wednesday indicate that the state amassed ₹24,662 crore in SGST receipts between April and August, up substantially from ₹19,174 crore collected during the corresponding period last fiscal. The state’s pace of revenue expansion nearly doubled the national average growth rate of 16 percent. The robust fiscal momentum continued through August 2026, when post-settlement SGST receipts reached ₹4,982 crore compared to ₹4,119…

01 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Praises India’s 7.8 Per Cent GDP Expansion in First Quarter

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEconomic Growth, Haryana Assembly, India GDP, Indian economy, Narendra Modi, Nayab Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India’s GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 is yet another reflection of the country’s strong development trajectory under the able and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. The achievement demonstrates that despite global economic challenges, the Indian economy continues to move forward with strength and consistency. While speaking in the House during the ongoing Vidhan Sabha Session on Monday, the Chief Minister said that India has neither bowed down nor slowed down, but has continued to move…

12 Aug

India Ranked Sixth-Largest Global Economy with $3.92-Trillion GDP for 2025–26

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEconomic Growth, IMF ranking, India economy, nominal GDP, Pankaj Chaudhary, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India has been ranked as the world's sixth-largest economy, registering a nominal gross domestic product of $3.92 trillion for the 2025–26 financial year. The data, cited by the Union government from the International Monetary Fund's April 2026 World Economic Outlook, was presented to Parliament by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written submission to the Rajya Sabha. The latest figures place Japan and the United Kingdom ahead of India, shifting the country from its previously reported fourth position to sixth in global economic standings. Addressing the parliamentary inquiry, Chaudhary explained that the rankings…

29 May

Haryana Government Notifies Seven New Sector-Specific Policies to Drive Industrial Growth

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEconomic Growth, employment generation, Haryana Industrial Policy, investment attraction, sector innovation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Department of Industries and Commerce of the Haryana Government has officially notified seven new sector-specific policies aimed at boosting industrial development, attracting global investments, and creating large-scale employment opportunities for the youth in the state. According to the official notification released on Friday, these strategic regulatory frameworks target emerging and high-growth sectors, establishing Haryana as a preferred destination for domestic and international businesses. The freshly implemented policy lineup features the Haryana Electronics System Design and Manufacturing Policy 2026, the Haryana Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Policy 2026, the Haryana Toy and Sports Equipment Manufacturing Policy 2026,…

15 Mar

Hisar Airport Receives License for Operations

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAir Connectivity, Civil Aviation, Economic Growth, Haryana, Hisar Airport, Vipul Goel

Chandigarh, March 15 – The Hisar Airport project has taken a major step forward with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) granting an operational license. Haryana’s Civil Aviation Minister Vipul Goel expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for making this achievement possible. He announced that flight services from Hisar would begin soon, marking a significant milestone for the state’s aviation sector.Hisar to Connect with Five Cities in the First PhaseMinister Goel stated that in the initial phase, flights from Hisar will connect to Ayodhya, Jammu, Jaipur, Delhi, and Ahmedabad. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) will manage and…