Tag: Spending

  • Government Initiatives Drive Increased Spending and GDP Growth, Says Finance Minister

    Government Initiatives Drive Increased Spending and GDP Growth, Says Finance Minister

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament that the government is using a multi-part strategy to boost consumption through demand support, higher incomes, and reforms, helping GDP growth. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, she stated that policies like the new income tax exemption for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, recent GST rate…

  • Zodiac Insights: Earning, Spending, and Thriving in the New Year

    Zodiac Insights: Earning, Spending, and Thriving in the New Year

    Last Updated:December 08, 2025, 08:15 IST Wondering what 2026 has in store for your wallet? From lucky months to spending traps, here’s your complete guide to earning smarter and saving better as per your zodiac sign This year, Taurus will have to change how they handle money, as both unexpected costs and unexpected earnings will…

  • Declining Economic Confidence Leads to Dropping Holiday Spending Plans

    Declining Economic Confidence Leads to Dropping Holiday Spending Plans

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. consumers expressed increased concern about the economy and jobs in November during a period that encompassed the final stretch of the nation’s longest federal government shutdown, significant stock market volatility and uncertainty about the nation’s labor market. Consumers also reported a sharply lower holiday spending estimate than they had forecast in…