The Economic Times

India's fiscal deficit for April-September at Rs 7.14 lakh crore, widens to 42.1% of FY27 aim

India's fiscal deficit for the first six months of the fiscal year reached Rs 7.14 lakh crore. Total receipts during this period equaled Rs 18.35 lakh crore, which is 50.3% of the budget estimate. Revenue receipts accounted for Rs 17.57 lakh crore, with net tax revenue being Rs 12.76 lakh crore. Non-tax revenue was reported at Rs 4.81 lakh crore, which is lower than last year.