UP to maintain fiscal discipline as investment push gathers pace, says finance minister Suresh Khanna
Uttar Pradesh aims to balance a massive infrastructure and tech-driven investment push with strict fiscal discipline, keeping its deficit under 3% of Gross State Domestic Product.
- ✓Uttar Pradesh aims to balance a massive infrastructure and tech-driven investment push with strict fiscal discipline, keeping its deficit under 3% of Gross State Domestic Product.
- ✓Dhirendra Kumar is a seasoned policy reporter with about 20 years of experience in deep, on-ground reporting across key economic and governance sectors.
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Uttar Pradesh's finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna.SummaryUttar Pradesh aims to balance a massive infrastructure and tech-driven investment push with strict fiscal discipline, keeping its deficit under 3% of Gross State Domestic Product.Gift this articleCheck your portfolioThis is a Mint Premium article gifted to you.Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
Dhirendra Kumar is a seasoned policy reporter with about 20 years of experience in deep, on-ground reporting across key economic and governance sectors. His work spans finance, public expenditure, disinvestment, public sector enterprises, textiles, trade, consumer affairs, and agriculture, with a strong focus on uncovering structural policy shifts and their real-world impact.
Kumar has been awarded the Chaudhary Charan Singh Award for Excellence in Journalism in Agricultural Research and Development, recognising his contribution to reporting on critical issues in the farm sector. He has also been a recipient of a fellowship in international trade from the National Press Foundation, which has further strengthened his coverage of global trade dynamics and their implications for India.
Kumar is known for breaking complex policy developments into clear, accessible stories. His reporting focuses on uncovering under-reported trends, explaining policy shifts, and helping readers stay informed about developments that shape India’s economic landscape.
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| Publication Date | 4 September 2026 |