16th Finance Commission Submits Report for 2026–31
November 21 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 14 0
The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by economist Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its report to the President of India.
The Finance Commission recommends the basis for distributing taxes between the Union government and the states.
The report covers the 5 years from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
The Union Cabinet approved the terms of reference for the 16th Finance Commission on November 29, 2024.
The Commission was expected to submit its report by October 31, 2025, as per the approved schedule.
The Commission was also tasked with suggesting principles for grants-in-aid and measures to strengthen financial resources for panchayats and municipalities.