Revenue deficit

Govt meets 3.5% fiscal deficit target in 2016-17

The government on Wednesday said it has achieved the fiscal deficit target of 3.5 percent of GDP in 2016-17.

May 31, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Fiscal deficit overshoots full-year target in January

India's fiscal deficit touched Rs 5.64 lakh crore at the end of January, 105.7 percent of the full-year target, mainly due to lower realisation of non-tax revenue.

Feb 28, 2017, 20:01 PM IST

Govt achieves 3.9% fiscal deficit target in 2015-16

Government on Tuesday said it has achieved the fiscal deficit target of 3.9 percent of GDP in 2015-16.

 

May 31, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Fiscal deficit expected to be below 3.9% for FY16: Finance Ministry

Finance Ministry today said the fiscal deficit for 2015-16 is likely to remain below 3.9 percent of the GDP on the back of tax receipts and realisation from disinvestment.

Apr 01, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

Fiscal deficit in April stands at Rs 1.27 lakh crore

The fiscal deficit in the first month of 2015-16 was Rs 1.27 lakh crore or 23 percent of Budget Estimates for the whole financial year.

May 29, 2015, 21:41 PM IST