Narendra Modi is a real fiscal hawk—both as CM and PM, he doubled down on revenues, plugged leakages
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Summary
Tracing Modi’s record from Gujarat to the Union government, a clear trend is how he favours fiscal discipline by balancing revenue growth, spending, and debt rather than simply cutting budgets. He improved collections, welfare delivery, and infrastructure investment alongside deficit reduction.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceLivemint - Opinion
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight