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The expected percentage of gross domestic product next year.

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The Percentage of gross domestic product.

No definition available.

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The points per capita of GDP launched in an credit program.

No definition available.

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The period in which tax changes as per government presented a fiscal reform to Parliament.

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The tax reform is expected to limit the risk of further fiscal slippage, at least in the short term, and intends to collect amount during period.

No definition available.

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The amount of bonds issued by the entity.

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The interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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