Fiscal Deficit Below 3% In 10 States, 13 See Revenue Surplus In 2024-25
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Summary
How much a state earns and spends affects everything from roads and schools to healthcare and welfare schemes. When expenditure rises faster than income, governments often rely on borrowing to bridge the gap.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source NDTV - India
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right