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What happened
On November 25, the Telangana government will raise ₹5,000 crore in market borrowings, continuing its strategy to replace high-interest loans with lower-interest ones. This new borrowing will push the total amount raised this fiscal year beyond the ₹54,009 crore limit set by the Finance Ministry. As of October, the state had already borrowed ₹50,541 crore and an additional ₹4,100 crore in November. The government has faced lower revenue than anticipated, leading to increased dependence on borrowings and financial instruments from the Reserve Bank of India. In August, the state relied heavily on special drawing facilities and overdrafts. Officials believe that the borrowing will not face objections from the Centre, and it coincides with the upcoming investment support payments to farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme.
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Key insights
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Increased Borrowing
Telangana's borrowings exceed the set limit.
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Lower Revenue Impact
The state faces lower-than-expected revenues.
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Loan Replacement Strategy
The government aims to replace high-interest loans.
Takeaways
The Telangana government's decision to raise additional borrowings reflects its ongoing financial challenges and strategy to manage debt more effectively. The outcome of this borrowing will be closely monitored, especially in light of the Centre's limits.