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Centre releases in advance ₹1.09 lakh cr. tax devolution to states

Centre releases in advance ₹1.09 lakh cr. tax devolution to states

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The Centre advanced its regular tax‑devolution instalment to states, releasing ₹1.09 lakh crore on 5 November 2026 instead of the usual 10 November, to enable states to step up spending during the festive season, the Finance Ministry said.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    The monthly instalment, normally released on November 10, has been advanced and released on 5th November 2026, in view of the festive season, the Finance Ministry said in a statement

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    New Delhi, November 5 (IANS): The Central government on Thursday released the regular instalment of tax devolution worth Rs 1,09,019 crore to state governments, ahead of the normal release date on November 10 in view of the festive season and Diwali."In view of upcoming festive season and to enable…

    — The Morung Express

  • right · 5 outlets

    On November 5, 2026, the Centre released over Rs 1.09 lakh crore to state governments in advance. This release is typically done on November 10 each year, but it was advanced this time. The finance ministry stated that this advance supports states in boosting capital expenditures. The advance aims…

    — The Economic Times

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The monthly instalment, normally released on November 10, has been advanced and released on 5th November 2026, in view of the festive season, the Finance Ministry said in a statement

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

Centre releases in advance ₹1.09 lakh cr. tax devolution to states

The monthly instalment, normally released on November 10, has been advanced and released on 5th November 2026, in view of the festive season, the Finance Ministry said in a statement

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Centre advances November tax devolution, releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states ahead of festive season

On November 5, 2026, the Centre released over Rs 1.09 lakh crore to state governments in advance. This release is typically done on November 10 each year, but it was advanced this time. The finance ministry stated that this advance supports states in boosting capital expenditures. The advance aims…

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