India to stick to fiscal prudence despite threats from disinvestment and weather hindrances

India is unlikely to miss its budget deficit target for this fiscal year due to support from the central bank, despite hindrances such as weather, risks from divestment revenue and meek corporate tax collections, economists claim. The banks had tripled their surplus transfer to the government, allowing the state to reap a windfall that ameliorates concerns about any instability in its financial position.