Fiscal deficit

GST implementation will help narrow fiscal deficit: CRISIL

Fiscal deficit, the gap between government's expenditure and revenue, stood at 4.5 percent in FY14, lower than 4.9 percent in FY13.

Jun 23, 2014, 17:32 PM IST

Govt unlikely to substantially hike plan outlay in 2014-15

The new Government is unlikely to substantially enhance the Plan expenditure for 2014-15 in the Budget to be unveiled next month because it needs to keep fiscal deficit in check.

Jun 14, 2014, 15:06 PM IST

India should gradually reduce fiscal deficit: IMF official

To bolster economic growth, India should continue to gradually bring down the fiscal deficit and usher in fuel subsidy reforms, a senior International Monetary Fund official said.

Jun 11, 2014, 16:36 PM IST

Need to reduce cost of doing business in India: Jaitley

He also emphasised on the need for coordinated approach by all sector regulators to achieve financial stability.

Jun 10, 2014, 14:58 PM IST