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CNBC says TN white paper unintentionally praises Gujarat model
CNBC-TV18··17 Jun
CNBC-TV18 reported that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's first economic white paper compared Tamil Nadu with Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and showed Gujarat in a stronger fiscal position despite Vijay's earlier criticism of the Gujarat model.
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What It Means For You
- Tamil Nadu's fiscal position could affect welfare, infrastructure and taxes.
- High interest costs reduce room for growth spending.
- The comparison with Gujarat may shape political debate around economic models.
What's Happening
- Tamil Nadu released a white paper covering FY22 to FY26.
- The document benchmarked the state against Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- CNBC-TV18 says Gujarat's metrics look stronger in the comparison.
Fiscal Signals
- Tamil Nadu's fiscal deficit breached its own ceiling in all five years reviewed.
- Capex fell from 1.79% to 1.44% of GSDP.
- The fiscal responsibility law has been amended repeatedly, according to the report.
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