Sources of Financial Fiscal Deficit 2020-21 to 2022-23
This dataset details the sources used to finance the Indian government's fiscal deficit from 2020-21 to 2022-23, providing actuals, budget estimates, and revised estimates.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | string | No | |
| 2020-2021 - Actual | integer | No | |
| 2021-2022 - BE | integer | No | |
| 2021-2022 - RE | integer | No |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The data breaks down the financing instruments, which are primarily debt receipts. It highlights the composition of borrowing through sources like Market Borrowings, Securities against Small Savings, and External Debt.
Data Quality
The dataset is precise and complete, containing 8 rows (including a Grand Total). No missing values were found. Numeric values are represented as integers, typically measured in Crores of INR as per Indian Budget conventions.
Use Cases
Analyzing trends in national public debt, fiscal deficit monitoring, macroeconomic research on government borrowing, and comparative study of internal vs. external debt reliance.
Limitations
The dataset is a high-level summary and does not include details on interest rates, maturity periods, or specific sub-categories of external debt. It contains a 'Grand Total' row which should be excluded from independent aggregations.
Methodology
The data is extracted from the 'Receipt Budget' and 'Budget at a Glance' documents presented by the Ministry of Finance during the annual Union Budget sessions.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.