A primary deficit is the gap between a government's income (excluding interest payments) and its spending on non-interest expenses. It reflects how effectively a government is handling its finances, ...

For markets and investors tracking the Union Budget, fiscal discipline matters as much as growth push. Beyond headline announcements and tax changes, the Union Budget offers a deeper look into the ...

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, NDTV Profit brings you a series of explainers on all the terms you need to catch up with, to stay abreast with all developments. Fiscal deficit refers to the gap ...