financial year

noun

British
: a 12-month period used by a government, business, or organization to calculate how much money is being earned, spent, etc. : (US) fiscal year

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Hybrid cars are expected to reach 10% of total car sales in India in the financial year ending March 2027, while EVs are expected to account for 5%, according to a report by Indian research firm Care Ratings. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 While analysts and investors said easyJet might need to further revise its forecast for the financial year, the strength of its holidays business and balance sheet might help shield the airline from the ongoing turmoil. Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 In the most recent financial year, more than a third of eligible staff globally participated in some form of community activity, which, according to George, includes activities like running interview and CV workshops for young Australians and refugees. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 Kontoor Brands ended its 2025 financial year on strong ground. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial year

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“Financial year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20year. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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