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fiscal deficit
Business Moody's Confident India Can Withstand Fiscal Deficit Breach Without Rating Impact
Moody's Ratings believes India can absorb a wider fiscal deficit this year without endangering its Baa3 investment-grade rating, as pressure from higher energy prices is likely temporary. The government faces a potential 50-basis-point deficit widening to 4.8% of GDP amid US-Iran tensions, but Moody's expects prudent fiscal consolidation to continue. Debt affordability, with interest payments consuming 23% of combined revenue, remains the biggest credit challenge.
Business India Achieves FY26 Fiscal Deficit Target of 4.4% of GDP
India has successfully met its fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP for FY26, as per the Controller General of Accounts. This marks a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of 4.8%. The achievement is attributed to effective fiscal management despite moderate tax buoyancy.