Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: a taxing task for TVK-led government

The TVK-led government has an unenviable task at hand — meet sky-high expectations and achieve fiscal consolidation through its first Budget for Tamil Nadu. This report highlights the maze of election promises and options available for resource mobilisation
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