Sikkim's top officials, led by VB Pathak, convene to ensure a seamless visit by the 16th Finance Commission. The visit, set for January 19-23, focuses on financial discussions.

The Eighth Central Pay Commission’s recommendations could spur consumption and economic growth but there is also a need to recalibrate fiscal strategies to ensure sustainable development, economists said. The challenge lies in balancing the dual objectives of improving employee welfare and maintaining fiscal prudence in the years ahead, they said. The upcoming pay revisions, effective from FY 2026-27, will significantly increase government...

Sikkim is set to benefit from new resource allocation criteria by the 16th Finance Commission. The revised rules focus on small, border, and mountainous states.

IEC 2024, Arvind Pangariya at India Economic Conclave: During the special ‘How to unlock growth’ session at the 10th edition of India Economic Conclave (IEC) at Bharat Mandapam, Pangariya spoke about his investment strategy and said that he doesn’t encourage investment in gold while investment in real estate will need more specialization and research.