Crude oil near $120, intensifying headwinds for the economy; fertiliser subsidy outgo rising
FROM THE WIRE · THEHINDUBUSINESSLINE.COM
Union Budget has estimated fertiliser subsidy at ₹1.70 lakh crore. However, according to Controller General of Accounts (CGA), outgo has already crossed ₹1.03 lakh crore in first five months.
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- 01Crude oil is near $120 according to the article.
- 02The Controller General of Accounts says fertiliser subsidy outgo crossed ₹1.03 lakh crore in five months.
- 03The Union Budget estimated the fertiliser subsidy at ₹1.70 lakh crore.