Fiscal deficit for Apr-Feb hits 86.5% of FY24 target
The New Indian Express|March 29, 2024
INDIA'S fiscal deficit for April to February of FY24 reached ₹15.01 lakh crore, representing nearly 86.5% of the target set for the full financial year, according to the government data.

During the corresponding period in the previous year, the fiscal deficit was recorded at ₹14.53 lakh crore.

It may be recalled that during the Interim Union Budget announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the government has reduced its fiscal deficit target for FY24 by 10 basis points to 5.8% of the gross domestic product, with plans to further decrease it to 5.1% in the upcoming financial year.

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