Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Consolidation

The budget is built on a decade of macroeconomic stability, with India maintaining a steady growth rate of approximately 7% despite global disruptions.

The fiscal roadmap focuses on deficit reduction, debt consolidation, higher public investment and continued support for long-term growth.

Fiscal Indicator	Details
Fiscal Deficit Target	The government reached its previous goal of reducing the fiscal deficit below 4.5% in FY26. For FY 2026-27, the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.3% of GDP.
Debt-to-GDP Ratio	The ratio is targeted at 55.6% for BE 2026-27, down from 56.1% in the revised estimates of the previous year, with a long-term goal of 50±1% by 2030-31.
Capital Expenditure	Public investment remains a major priority, with capex outlay increased to Rs. 12.2 lakh crore for FY27, up from Rs. 11.2 lakh crore.
Total Expenditure	Total expenditure is estimated at Rs. 53.5 lakh crore.
Net Tax Receipts	Net tax receipts are estimated at Rs. 28.7 lakh crore.

Rupee Comes From

Source	Share
Borrowings and Liabilities	24%
Income Tax	21%
Corporation Tax	18%
GST and Other Taxes	15%
Non-Tax Revenue	10%
Union Excise Duties	6%
Customs	4%
Non-Debt Capital Receipts	2%

Rupee Goes To

Expenditure Head	Share
States’ Share of Taxes	22%
Interest Payment	20%
Central Sector Schemes	17%
Defence	11%
Centrally Sponsored Schemes	8%
Finance Commission and Other Transfers	7%
Other Expenditures	7%
Major Subsidies	6%
Civil Pension	2%

PT Facts

Fiscal Deficit: It is the gap between total expenditure and total receipts excluding borrowings.
Capex: Capital expenditure creates long-term assets and supports growth through multiplier effects.
Debt-to-GDP Ratio: It shows the government’s debt burden relative to the size of the economy.
Revenue Receipts: Include tax revenue and non-tax revenue but do not create liabilities.

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