Crisil Reports High Fiscal Deficits and Debt in Indian States, Impact on Urea Industry
A Crisil analysis of 17 major Indian states reveals that Bihar had the highest fiscal deficit at 5.8% of GSDP in 2025-26, while Jharkhand had the lowest at 1.2%. Aggregate state deficits remained elevated at 3.2%, with debt rising to 29.2% of GSDP, exceeding recommended limits. States face pressure to improve revenue, control deficits, and boost capital expenditure amid fiscal challenges. Separately, Madhya Pradesh's borrowing shows nearly 30% servicing old debt. Additionally, tighter energy norms are expected to reduce profitability for legacy urea manufacturers by 25%.
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mint broke this story on 11 Aug, 08:32 am. Other outlets followed.