Delhi Walks Fiscal Tightrope: April–October Deficit Hits ₹8.25 Trillion Even as Tax Flows Hold Up

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,100 Views

India’s fiscal deficit for April–October climbed to ₹8.25 trillion, amounting to 52.6% of the FY26 target, government data show. Net tax receipts stood at ₹12.74 trillion, slightly lower than a year earlier, while higher non-tax revenue and stepped‑up capital spending underline the Centre’s balancing act between consolidation and growth.