India’s April-September fiscal deficit at Rs 5.73 lakh crore, widens on-year to 36.5% of FY26 aim

Synopsis
India’s fiscal deficit for April to September, or the first six months of this fiscal year, was at 5.73 lakh crore rupees, equivalent to 36.5% of annual estimates, widening from the previous year’s 29.4%. The government aims to narrow the fi…