Frozen version · 18 October 2026, 21:03 IST
How large is the primary deficit?
The full series exactly as Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27 published it when we retrieved it. This page never changes. See the latest figures →
| Period | Value (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1.4 |
| 2023-24 | 2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 3.0 |
| 2021-22 | 3.3 |
| 2020-21 | 5.8 |
| 2019-20 | 1.6 |
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India in Numbers. How large is the primary deficit? As published 18 October 2026, 21:03 IST [Budget at a Glance, 'Deficit Statistics' table, Primary Deficit, Actuals column, editions 2021-22 to 2026-27]. Compiled from Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27. https://india.tf/c/gov-primdef-036/v/2026-10-18T153310Z/