India’s Q1 Fiscal Deficit Nears 18% of Annual Target Amid Subsidy Surge and Modest Tax Growth
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August 1, 2026
India's Q1 fiscal deficit reached 18% of its annual target, primarily driven by a significant surge in fuel and fertilizer subsidies amidst global price volatility. This performance underscores the challenges in balancing expenditure with modest tax…