India’s FY24 fiscal gap may be slightly better than revised estimates: Official

The central government’s fiscal deficit for FY24 is expected to be slightly better than revised estimates, thanks to higher-than-anticipated revenue receipts. Despite slower nominal growth, deficit-to-GDP ratio is estimated to improve. Direct tax revenue exceeded expectations, and expenditure remains on track. The government is prepared to manage potential capital inflows from JPMorgan’s inclusion of Indian […]

Household savings declined due to rising home, auto, personal loans

Household savings saw a third consecutive decline in FY24, dropping by Rs 9 lakh crore to Rs 14.16 lakh crore by FY23, per MoSPI data. ICRA’s Aditi Nayar attributed this to a 73% rise in liabilities during 2022-23. Yet, there’s optimism for FY25 as RBI curbs on personal loans may reverse the trend. Chief Economic […]