Revenue deficit is a key indicator of the governments fiscal health. A high revenue deficit suggests that the government is borrowing not to invest, but to fund routine consumption.

From infrastructure spending to interest rates, fiscal deficit influences some of the biggest economic outcomes of the Union Budget. Heres a simple five-question guide to understanding why it matters.

Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget for the financial year ...