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legislation Mint Op Monday, 8 June 2026

Policy moves have been made to secure India’s economy on the external front—will they suffice?

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Summary

The economy has held up well so far and a package was unveiled on Friday by RBI and the government to attract capital. Yet, policymakers need to stay wary of an adverse global scenario turning out worse than expected. Here are the key risks to track.

Key Facts

Type Legislation
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Monday, 8 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 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

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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