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Fiscal Deficit in H1 Rises to 42% of Target on Higher Capex, Sops
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Fiscal deficit in H1 rises to 42.1% of FY27 target on higher capex, subsidies

New Delhi: Higher capital spending and subsidy outlays widened the Centre’s fiscal deficit in the first half of 2026-27 to ₹7.14 lakh crore, or 42.1%…

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Unspent funds of up to ₹75,000 crore may help Centre meet FY26 fiscal deficit target

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to save ₹70,000-₹75,000 crore this fiscal year with several key ministries and flagship welfare schemes failing to utilise funds…

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GST revenue in FY26 to exceed budget estimates, says SBI Research

The Goods and Services (GST) revenue for the Financial Year 2026 (FY26) will still be higher than budgeted collections, according to SBI Research. The report…

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