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CII urges centre to maintain 4.9% Fiscal deficit in 2025 budget

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December 09, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested the Centre to stick with the fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of GDP for FY25 and a target of 4.5 per cent for FY26 in the upcoming Union Budget.

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CII urges centre to maintain 4.9% Fiscal deficit in 2025 budget

Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, elaborating on the suggestions for the forthcoming Union Budget also pointed out that overly aggressive targets beyond the ones mentioned could adversely affect growth.

"India has been growing rapidly amidst a slowing global economy. Prudent fiscal management for macroeconomic stability has been pivotal to this growth," said Banerjee.

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