India's Fiscal Deficit Hits 41.9% of FY27 Target in August

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India's fiscal deficit reached ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, driven by expanded capital expenditure and rising subsidy costs amid tax revenue pressures

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India's fiscal deficit reached ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, driven by expanded capital expenditure and rising subsidy costs amid tax revenue pressures

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India's Fiscal Deficit Hits 41.9% of FY27 Target in August

India's fiscal deficit reached ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, driven by expanded capital expenditure and rising subsidy costs amid tax revenue pressures

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India's fiscal deficit reached ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, driven by expanded capital expenditure and rising subsidy costs amid tax revenue pressures