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Centre's fiscal deficit touches 41.9% of full-year target at Aug-end: CGA

1 source · first seen 17:08 30 Sept · updated 17:08 30 Sept

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  • Fiscal deficit reached ₹7.1 trillion in April-August, 41.9% of the full-year target
  • Fiscal slippage could affect government borrowing and bond yields, watched by Indian banks and investors

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