Fiscal deficit revised upwards for FY'23 to FY'25
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- for FY'23
- 6.7%
- for FY'24
- 5.7%
- for FY'25
- 4.9%
- year introduced
- 27 Feb 2026
- for FY'23
- ₹17.38 lakh cr
The government revised the fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP for FY'23 to FY'25, now at 6.7% for FY'23, 5.7% for FY'24, and 4.9% for FY'25. This adjustment follows the new GDP base year introduced on 27 Feb 2026. The fiscal deficit in absolute terms is projected at ₹17.38 lakh cr for FY'23, ₹16.55 lakh cr for FY'24, and ₹15.74 lakh cr for FY'25.
These revisions may impact market sentiment as investors assess fiscal health and potential government responses.
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