- Total government receipts from April to October 2017 were Rs. 1,292,648 cr, up 12.3% from the same period last year. However, revenue receipts did not grow as expected due to lower than expected GST collections. - Gross tax receipts were Rs. 973,412 cr, an 18.9% increase over the same period last year. However, the revenue deficit was Rs. 401,085 cr, 22.3% higher than last year and exceeding the budget estimate. - The fiscal deficit was Rs. 525,321 cr, exceeding the budget estimate and 24% higher than the same period last year, indicating it will likely exceed the full-year budget.