India's fiscal deficit for FY26 stood at 4.4% of GDP, aligning with the government's revised projection, amounting to Rs 15.19 lakh crore as per official data.
The figure matches the government's revised estimate
Jun 01, 2026
07:51 pm
What's the storyIndia's fiscal deficit for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, stood at 4.4% of its gross domestic product (GDP).
The figure matches the government's revised estimate and indicates that public finances remained stable despite increased spending commitments.
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