Fiscal deficit target revised to 4.9% of GDP for FY25
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The government has set a target of 4.9% for 2024-25, down from the previous 5.1%. The target signals the government's intention to remain fiscally prudent despite expectations it may ramp up spending on welfare programs following a weaker than anticipated election victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance in June.