fiscal deficit
Fiscal deficit lower at 3.39 per cent in 2018-19
Fiscal deficit at the end of March 31, 2019, stood at Rs 6.45 lakh crore as against Rs 6.34 lakh crore.
States' share of market borrowing up at 91 pc in FY19: Report
In FY19, states' budgeted borrowing from the market stood at Rs 4,40,700 crore.
Next government seen relying on RBI rate cuts to spur growth
The two finance ministry officials said the government expects at least another 50 bps cut by August.
Direct tax mop-up may fall short of Rs 50,000 cr in FY'19, says official
The shortfall in direct tax mop-up coupled with lower GST realisation may have implications on fiscal deficit.
India meets fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent via spending cuts: source
The government missed the tax collections target by over 1 trillion rupees.
Govt close to meeting fiscal deficit target of 3.4 pc: Garg
The government at many occasions had indicated that there might be some shortfall on indirect taxes collection.
Govt to borrow Rs 4.42 lakh cr in H1 FY2019-20: Economic affairs secy
Economic Affairs Secy Subhash Chandra Garg said government will stick to fiscal deficit target of 3.4 pc of GDP for current fiscal.
Govt will meet fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent in FY'19:Garg
As per interim Budget 2019-20, the government has pegged fiscal deficit target of 3.4 pc for current fiscal year ending March 31.
Jaitley to address RBI board on Monday
The meeting, according to sources, will take a call on the interim dividend to be paid to the government during the current fiscal.
It's govt right to demand interim dividend and use it the way its wants: Das
Payment of surplus or interim dividend to the government is a part of the RBI Act, says RBI Governor.