RBI dividend aids Centre but fiscal pressures persist
after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- to the Government
- ₹2.86 lakh crore
- slippage
- 40 to 50 basis points
- of GDP
- 4.3%
The Reserve Bank of India has transferred ₹2.86 lakh crore to the Government of India, providing some relief for fiscal management. However, experts predict a 40 to 50 basis points slippage in the fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP for 2026-27, necessitating expenditure cuts and new revenue sources. High oil and fertilizer costs further complicate the fiscal landscape.
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