A government budget shows a primary deficit of ₹ 6,500 crore. The revenue expenditure on interest payment is ₹ 400 crore. How much is the fiscal deficit?
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Fiscal Deficit = Primary Deficit + Interest Payment
= 6,500 + 400
= ₹ 6,900 crore
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