Here's how govt can still meet fiscal deficit target despite GST shortfall

Crossing Rs 1 trillion, the goods and services tax (GST) collected in October brought cheer to the government. But a closer look at this financial year reveals that the trillion mark was touched only twice in seven months. As a result, analysts expect a shortfall of Rs 500 billion in Central GST (CGST) in FY19. 

Despite this imminent shortfall, the government looks confident of achieving the fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP). Does it mean that acche din (good days) have really arrived for GST or the government will have to look for