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SBI Research projects central government fiscal deficit for 2026-27 to surpass budget goal by Rs 1.2 lakh crore
Originally reported by ET Economy as: Centre's FY27 fiscal deficit may exceed Budget target by Rs 1.2 lakh crore: SBI Research
2 Nov 2026, 10:39 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
The crisp read
SBI Research anticipates that the central government's fiscal deficit for the 2026-27 financial year will exceed budget estimates by Rs 1.2 lakh crore. Higher expenses on fertilizers, liquefied petroleum gas, and petroleum subsidies drive this projected gap. Additionally, the report suggests a revised long-term capital gains tax structure to boost revenues.
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For CAs
- Tax professionals and advisors should review upcoming fiscal policy announcements and potential capital gains tax amendments. Track government borrowing calendars and deficit updates published by economic research desks. Anticipating higher fiscal deficits and tax rule changes is vital for accurate financial forecasting and client advisory.
For businesses
- Centre's FY27 fiscal deficit may exceed Budget target by Rs 1.2 lakh crore due to rising fertilizer, liquefied petroleum gas, and petroleum subsidy expenses. Fiscal expansions driven by subsidy commitments place pressure on government borrowing targets and overall macroeconomic stability, while robust tax collections and asset sales provide partial relief. SBI Research recommends a revised long-term capital gains structure to generate additional revenue.
Deep dive - the full story
This increase is primarily attributed to rising fertilizer, liquefied petroleum gas, and petroleum subsidy expenses. Fiscal expansions driven by subsidy commitments place pressure on government borrowing targets and overall macroeconomic stability. While robust tax collections and asset sales provide partial relief, the escalating welfare and energy support costs widen the gap compared to the initial budget projections.
SBI Research also recommends a revised long-term capital gains structure to generate additional revenue. Tax professionals and advisors should review upcoming fiscal policy announcements and potential capital gains tax amendments. Track government borrowing calendars and deficit updates published by economic research desks.
Bottom line: anticipating higher fiscal deficits and tax rule changes is vital for accurate financial forecasting and client advisory.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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