New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year budget estimate (BE) by the end of June-or Rs.3.08 lakh crore-compared with 17.9% a year ago, according to the latest monthly accounts released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday. The deficit, which nearly doubled from 9.6% at the end of May, reflected higher government spending towards the end of the quarter even as revenue collections remained broadly on track. The Centre has budgeted a fiscal deficit of Rs.16.96 lakh crore-4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP)-for FY27 and is expected to rely on stronger tax collections and non-tax revenues over the rest of the year to stay within the target. The fiscal position was also supported by the Reserve ...