New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- India's fiscal deficit for April-January FY26 stood at Rs.9.81 trillion, or 63% of the revised estimate (RE) for 2025-26, according to provisional data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Friday, indicating a contained fiscal position with two months left in the financial year. This compares with 74.5% of the full-year target utilised in the corresponding period last year, suggesting tighter fiscal management so far in FY26.

The deficit was driven by total expenditure of Rs.36.90 trillion against total receipts of Rs.27.09 trillion during the first 10 months of FY26. The government has received Rs.27.09 trillion, or 79.5% of the corresponding RE for total receipts. Revenue receipts stood at Rs.26.52 tr...