India's fiscal deficit improves to 5.6% of GDP in FY24, lower than target of 5.8%

India's FY24 fiscal deficit hit Rs 16.54 lakh crore, 95.3% of target. Central government's FY24 fiscal deficit stood at at 5.6% GDP, below 5.8% estimate. Tax receipts surpassed at Rs 23.27 trillion, 100.1% target. Expenditure at Rs 44.43 trillion, 99% target. Capital expenditure at Rs 9.49 lakh crore. Fiscal discipline aims for 5.1% deficit in FY25.
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