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Which of the following expression is correct regarding the gross fiscal deficit?
Question

Which of the following expression is correct regarding the gross fiscal deficit?

A.

Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home - Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad

B.

Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad

C.

Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI - Borrowing from abroad

D.

Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home - Borrowing from RBI - Borrowing from abroad

Correct option is B


The correct answer is (b) Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad.
Gross Fiscal Deficit: It measures the total borrowing requirements of the government.
Components: Includes net borrowing at home, borrowing from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and borrowing from abroad.
Net Borrowing at Home: Represents the borrowing through domestic financial markets.
Borrowing from RBI: Refers to the loans or advances taken from the central bank.
Borrowing from Abroad: Involves external loans and credits from foreign governments or international organizations.
Fiscal Deficit: Reflects the gap between the total expenditure and total revenue (excluding borrowing) of the government.

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