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Fiscal deficit may hit 8% of FY21 GDP on additional govt borrowing: Experts

The development comes at a time when the economy is limping back to normalcy after a stringent lockdown that lasted over two months

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The government’s already strained finances and handling of the economy which has been dented by the Covid-19 pandemic will be put to test as it tries to secure Parliament’s nod

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First Published: Sep 14 2020 | 3:19 PM IST

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