India's fiscal deficit hits 52.6% of FY26 target by October
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- April–October 2025 reached
- ₹8.25 lakh crore
- of the FY26
- 52.6%
- and a slight
- ₹6.18 lakh crore
- ₹12.74 lakh crore
India’s fiscal deficit for April–October 2025 reached ₹8.25 lakh crore, accounting for 52.6% of the FY26 target. This rise is attributed to higher capital expenditure of ₹6.18 lakh crore and a slight decline in net tax receipts, now at ₹12.74 lakh crore.
This fiscal snapshot underscores the government's challenge in balancing infrastructure investment with revenue generation, impacting market sentiment as traders assess fiscal health.
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