India's fiscal deficit target for FY26 is 4.4% of GDP

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Centre remains well on track to achieve 4.4 pc fiscal deficit target for FY26: Survey
The Indian government is on track to achieve its fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP for the current financial year. This follows a period of fiscal consolidation and increased public investment, which has led to three sovereign rating upgrades. The markets have responded positively to the government's commitment to fiscal discipline, and this positive trend is expected to continue.
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The government has undertaken fiscal consolidation and increased public investment
India has received three sovereign rating upgrades
Markets have responded positively to the government's commitment to fiscal discipline
The positive trend is expected to continue
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