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Fiscal deficit risks rise as war pressures India's finances
short by / on Monday, 27 April, 2026
India's 4.3% fiscal deficit target may need revision as higher oil, fertiliser and subsidy costs strain public finances. Economist AK Bhattacharya says the government may need to signal a revised borrowing path to markets, while preparing for risks from supply shocks, rural stress and a weak monsoon.
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