The Economic Times

India's fiscal deficit for April-July at Rs 4.5 lakh crore, narrows to 26.8%% of FY27 aim

India's fiscal deficit reached 4.5 lakh crore rupees through July. This figure represents 26.8% of the annual budget estimates for this year. The deficit narrowed significantly compared to the previous year's comparable period. Total receipts stood at Rs 1.31 lakh crore rupees during this time. Overall expenditure also amounted to Rs 1.31 lakh lakh crore rupees.