Fiscal deficits often rise when the government increases spending to support the economy, especially during slowdowns or ...

Budget 2026 announces a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP for FY27, reflecting ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts by the ...

Sitharaman announced an estimated fiscal deficit of 4.3 per cent of GDP for the financial year 2026-27, down from 4.4 per ...

A very high ratio of fiscal deficit to GDP has several negative implications. For starters, it tends to weaken the rupee and ...