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India's Fiscal Deficit Soars to 17.9% of Annual Target in Q1 Amid Surging Government Expenditure

India's fiscal deficit hit 17.9% of the annual target in Q1 2025, doubling from the previous year, with government spending reaching Rs 2.8 lakh crore. Revenue collections and tran...

Fiscal Deficit Targets on Track for FY25 Despite Capex Delays, Economists Predict

The government is expected to exceed its FY25 fiscal deficit target due to reduced capital expenditure, with FY26 targets supported by RBI dividends. Economists predict a fiscal de...

Government Aims to Meet Fiscal Deficit Target Through Strategic Spending Cuts

The Indian government plans to meet its fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP by reducing spending, despite a slight decrease in nominal GDP estimates. Strategic spending cuts and c...