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Need new consolidation path to contain fiscal deficit by 2029: Subhash Garg
There is a need to go back to the FRBM and retain the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP as the target of 4.5% is not good enough.
There is a need to go back to the FRBM and retain the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP as the target of 4.5% is not good enough.
India needs to go beyond FRBM Act of 2003, set up a 'fiscal council' to redefine, expand the scope and monitor all fiscal practices
India has moderately high debt and deficit levels, but the imperatives to push demand, correct K-shaped distortions and global experiences far outweigh the need for fiscal consolidation.