Fiscal snapshot: Centre’s deficit at 52.6% of FY26 target by October; receipts, state transfers rise
India’s fiscal deficit reached 52.6% of the full-year target by October 2025, a notable increase from last year’s 46.5%. Total expenditure touched Rs 26.25 lakh ...
FY26 fiscal targets: Meeting estimates might be difficult; UBI report flags weak tax growth
India’s FY26 fiscal targets face challenges as corporate and income tax collections lag behind expectations. Despite a robust capital expenditure push, the government’s reliance on ...
Fiscal snapshot: Centre’s deficit at 38% of target, Rs 12.82 lakh cr receipts; capital, revenue outlays rise
India’s fiscal deficit hit 38.1 percent of the full-year Budget Estimates by August, amounting to Rs 5,98,153 crore. This gap reflects the Centre’s Rs 18.8 ...
Fiscal roadmap: Govt on track for 4.4% deficit in FY26, DEA Secretary cites strong growth support
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur affirmed India’s commitment to achieving its fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP by 2025-26, despite recent concerns. She highlighted ...
Fiscal deficit: Gap widens to 29.9% of FY26 target by July-end, CGA data signals strain
India’s fiscal deficit reached 29.9% of its full-year target by July, surpassing the previous year’s 17.2%. Despite this, the Indian economy experienced robust growth of ...
GST reforms may lift deficit by 0.2% temporarily; long-term growth to cushion impact: Report
Emkay Research suggests GST restructuring may raise India’s fiscal deficit temporarily. The deficit could reach 4.6 percent in FY27. However, growth benefits should compensate within ...
Fiscal deficit narrows to 0.8% of full-year target at May-end, boosted by RBI dividend payout: CGA
India’s fiscal deficit dramatically decreased to 0.8% of the annual target by May 2025, primarily due to a record dividend of Rs 2.69 lakh crore ...
India’s GDP growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26, says Icra; rural demand and tax relief seen driving momentum
ICRA projects India’s real GDP growth to exceed 6.5% in FY2025-26, with real GVA growth surpassing 6.3%. Rural demand, tax relief, and lower EMIs are ...
