Poll Promises vs Public Finance Trends On West Bengal And Tamil Nadu
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Summary
We look at the fiscal picture of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu by taking into account the announcements made by leaders during campaigning
Key Facts
TypeBudget
SourceNDTV - India
PublishedWednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of FinanceRBISEBIDEAMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Key Stakeholders
TaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestorsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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