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India’s fiscal deficit rises to 41.9% of full-year target by August

The Centre collected Rs 8.38 lakh crore in net tax revenue and spent about Rs 20.78 lakh crore during the period.

The Hindu BusinessLine 30/9/2026, 5:23:06 pm IST

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17:09 Business Standard Centre's fiscal deficit touches 41.9% of full-year target at Aug-end: CGA
17:17 Free Press Journal India’s Fiscal Deficit Hits ₹7.1 Lakh Crore In April-August, Reaches Nearly 42% Of FY27 Target
17:23 The Hindu BusinessLine India’s fiscal deficit rises to 41.9% of full-year target by August

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