budget allocation
Coverage of budget allocation in the Nexus archive.
- Centre prioritised railway infra development in Andhra Pradesh, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government has increased the annual railway budget for Andhra Pradesh from an average of ₹886 crore (2009–14) to ₹10,134 crore for FY 2026–27. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this in a statement to Rajya Sabha.
- Algeria’s Record 2026 Budget: Massive Social Spending and Defence Build-Up
Algeria’s 2026 budget sets a record with total state spending of USD 135.6 billion, including USD 25 billion allocated to defense—making it Africa’s top military spender. Social welfare remains a priority, with the wage bill absorbing USD 44.5 billion.
- The new CMO playbook: how marketers are balancing broader remits and tighter budgets
Marketing leaders are expanding beyond traditional ad creation to roles involving AI, community building, and culture shaping, despite flat budgets. CMO representation in the C-suite is declining, with companies like UPS and Reckitt merging marketing roles with commercial functions. Research shows 46% of marketing and finance decision-makers link marketing value to profitability and revenue growth.