ICRA Projects Increased State Borrowing in Q3 and Q4 of FY27 Under RBI Strategy
States in India are expected to increase their market borrowings significantly in the third quarter of FY27, with gross issuances projected at 3.6 trillion rupees, a 25.9% rise year-on-year, according to ICRA. This increase is driven by states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Haryana, and follows the adoption of the RBI's Benchmark Issuance Strategy by 26 states and Union Territories. For the fourth quarter, gross borrowings are forecasted between 4.8 and 5.4 trillion rupees, with net issuances estimated at 3.4 to 4 trillion rupees.
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mint broke this story on 5 Oct, 12:12 pm. Other outlets followed.
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