India needs to grow at over 7% along with robust fiscal framework to meet Viksit Bharat target: EY India
Live MintNew Delhi, December 2 : A recent report by EY India says enhanced government spending is vital for India's Viksit Bharat vision. It says achieving developed economy status requires 7 per cent plus sustained GDP growth and a robust fiscal framework. This requires a significant increase in the government's total expenditure to 35 per cent of GDP from the current level of 29.1 per cent so far in FY24. India's primary expenditure should increase from 23.8 per cent of GDP to 31.4 per cent of GDP and be consistent with a developed country's per capita GDP threshold. General Government Fiscal Deficit requires an accelerated reduction from 8.4 per cent to 6 per cent of GDP by FY2031 as fiscal consolidation will play a crucial role in reaching the goal of Viksit Bharat.