Abhishek is an independent journalist with a keen interest in politics and state finance.
India’s creator economy shapes billions in spending, yet only a small elite earns a living. The gap between influence and income exposes a skewed digital promise.
Abhishek Dey
December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM IST
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Election-time freebies are straining state budgets as debt stays elevated, revenues lag and committed spending crowds out investment. Case studies from Bihar, Punjab and West Bengal show how giveaways risk locking states into deeper borrowing and fiscal stress.
December 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM IST
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