Telangana govt. to raise ₹5,000-crore borrowings on Nov. 25

The Hindu
The Hindu
2M ago
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.
Telangana govt. to raise ₹5,000-crore borrowings on Nov. 25

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.

A 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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