What is 'Primary Deficit'

A primary deficit is the gap between a government's income (excluding interest payments) and its spending on non-interest expenses. It reflects how effectively a government is handling its finances, ...
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Brazil posts narrower-than-expected May primary deficit on strong revenue, lower spending

BRASILIA, June 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government posted a smaller-than-expected primary deficit in May, Treasury data showed on Thursday, supported by strong revenue and a decline in ...
U.S. News & World Report

Brazil's Government Deficit Jumps in July, 12-Month Deficit Misses Target

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's government posted a primary budget deficit of 59.124 billion reais ($10.9 billion) in July, Treasury data showed on Thursday, more than six times the deficit from the year ...
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Union Budget 2026: What revenue, fiscal and primary deficits mean for the Indian economy

As the Union Budget 2026 takes centre stage, three key indicators — the revenue deficit, fiscal deficit and primary deficit — are back in focus. These metrics are closely watched by economists, ...