GovernmentPre-market
India's fiscal deficit reaches 36.5% of FY26 target
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- 2025 stands
- ₹5,731.23 billion
- of the full-year
- 36.5%
- during the same
- 29%
- of GDP
- 4.4%
- for FY26
- ₹15.69 trillion
The Indian government's fiscal deficit for H1 2025 stands at ₹5,731.23 billion, accounting for 36.5% of the full-year target. This is an increase from 29% during the same period last fiscal year. The government aims for a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP, totaling ₹15.69 trillion for FY26.
This data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) highlights the government's revenue collection of ₹16.95 trillion, or 49.6% of the FY26 budget estimates, which may influence market sentiment and fiscal policy discussions.
Not investment advice. For informational purposes only.