Fiscal deficit until February eases to 80.4% of FY26 target

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit between April 2025 and February 2026 stood at ₹12.53 lakh crore against ₹13.47 lakh crore a year ago. The government has pegged the 2025-26 fiscal deficit at ₹15.58 lakh crore.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit between April 2025 and February 2026 stood at ₹12.53 lakh crore against ₹13.47 lakh crore a year ago.
• The government has pegged the 2025-26 fiscal deficit at ₹15.58 lakh crore.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• 58 lakh crore. In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit between April 2025 and February 2026 stood at ₹12.53 lakh crore against ₹13.47 lakh crore a year ago. The government has pegged the 2025-26 fiscal deficit at ₹15.58…
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit between April 2025 and February 2026 stood at ₹12.53 lakh crore against ₹13.47 lakh crore a year ago.
• The government has pegged the 2025-26 fiscal deficit at ₹15.58 lakh crore.