India's Fiscal Deficit Widens to Rs 7.14 Trillion in First Half of FY27
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 7.14 trillion in the first half of FY27, accounting for 42.1% of the annual budget target, up from 36.5% in the same period last year. The government’s total expenditure rose 10.7% year-on-year to Rs 25.5 trillion, while total receipts increased 3.6% to Rs 18.35 trillion. Capital expenditure grew 12.7%, and subsidy spending rose 10.1%. Net tax revenue collections stood at Rs 12.76 trillion, representing 44.5% of the full-year estimate. The Centre aims to meet a fiscal deficit target of Rs 16.96 trillion for FY27.
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