Calculate primary deficit:
S. No. Items  ₹(in crore)
(i) Fiscal deficit 9,000
(ii) lnterest payment by government 400
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Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payment by Government
= 9,000 - 400
= ₹ 8,600 crore
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