Gross primary deficit calculation: Fiscal deficit = ₹50,000 cr Non-debt capital receipts = ₹10,000 cr Interest liabilities = ₹1,500 cr Answer:

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Q: 31 (IAS/2025)
Gross primary deficit calculation:
Fiscal deficit = ₹50,000 cr
Non-debt capital receipts = ₹10,000 cr
Interest liabilities = ₹1,500 cr
Answer:

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Economics

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IAS

The gross primary deficit is calculated by subtracting the interest liabilities from the fiscal deficit. Using the provided figures, the calculation is ₹50,000 cr (fiscal deficit) minus ₹1,500 cr (interest liabilities), resulting in a gross primary deficit of ₹48,500 cr. Therefore, the correct option is 1.