India's fiscal deficit for Q1 FY27 expanded to Rs 3.1 lakh crore, marking an increase from Rs 2.8 lakh crore a year ago and reaching 18.2% of the annual target.
The figure accounts for 18.2% of the full-year budget estimate
Jul 31, 2026
05:53 pm
What's the storyIndia's fiscal deficit widened to ₹3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY27, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) today.
The figure accounts for 18.2% of the full-year budget estimate, and is higher than the ₹2.8 lakh crore recorded during April-June last year.
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