Fiscal deficit reaches 80.4% of FY26 target by February
after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- hit
- ₹12.53 lakh crore
- of the FY26
- 80.4%
- tax collections reached
- ₹21.45 lakh crore
- of the annual
- 80.2%
- in January
- 78.3%
The Union government’s fiscal deficit hit ₹12.53 lakh crore, or 80.4% of the FY26 target by February, reflecting steady revenue growth and capital spending. Net tax collections reached ₹21.45 lakh crore, marking 80.2% of the annual target, an improvement from 78.3% in January. This indicates a positive trend in fiscal management.
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