The Great Indian Budget

The Great Indian Budget by Subhash Chandra Garg – Understanding India's Government Spending

Where does your tax money go, and how do government spending decisions affect your everyday life? In The Great Indian Budget: How the Government of India Spends Your Money, former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg explains how India's Union Budget works and why it matters to every citizen.

Drawing on his experience within the Ministry of Finance, Garg explores the political, economic and fiscal considerations behind decisions on taxation, public spending and borrowing. From household expenses and EMIs to employment, business and investment, this book connects government finances with the realities of the Indian economy.

About This Book

The Union Budget is more than an annual financial statement. It reflects the government's priorities, available resources and the difficult choices involved in allocating public money. Subhash Chandra Garg takes readers behind the scenes to explain how these decisions are made and what they mean for India's economic direction.

Written for readers who want to understand public finances without getting lost in technical jargon, this book offers an accessible introduction to the workings of the Indian government's revenue, expenditure and borrowing.

What You'll Discover

• How the Government of India raises and spends public money
• The role of taxation, government expenditure and borrowing
• How political priorities and economic pressures shape the Union Budget
• Why budget decisions matter to households, businesses and investors
• How to better understand India's public finances and economic policies

Perfect For

• Students interested in economics, public policy and government finances
• Indian taxpayers who want to understand where their money goes
• Entrepreneurs and business professionals following economic policy
• Investors seeking context on government financial decisions
• Readers curious about how India's economy and Budget function

Why You'll Love This Book

The Great Indian Budget makes government finances relevant to everyday life. With insights drawn from Subhash Chandra Garg's experience in the Ministry of Finance, it helps readers look beyond Budget headlines and understand the choices, trade-offs and priorities shaping India's economic future.