02-August-2026
Economy News
 
Q1 fiscal deficit at 18.2% of annualtarget, capex grows 24%
01-Aug-2026

The Central government’s fiscal deficit in te first quarther of 2026-27 came in at 18.2% of the full-year target as against 17.9% of the corresponding target in the year-ago period, driven by higher capital expenditure. However, the government put brakes on spending in June, which saw flat year-on-year growth in total expenditure, amid concerns that continued uncertainty over West Asia could strain its finances.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/q1-fiscal-deficit-at-18-2-ofnbspannualtarget-capex-grows-24/4307826/?ref=economy_hp
 
 
 

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