Yields of March help states borrow more in absence of G-SecsStates have ramped up borrowings due to cheaper funds and low yields, driven by the absence of central government security auctions in Marc...
26 Mar, 2025, 12.58 AM IST
States boost borrowings in March amid lower SDL yields and rate cut expectationsStates increased borrowings in March as lower SDL yields made fundraising cheaper, aided by the absence of G-Sec auctions. Experts cite RBI...
25 Mar, 2025, 07.53 PM IST
Bitter sweet budget for debt capital markets: All eyes now on Mint StreetMutual funds: The Budget 2025 focuses on governance, fiscal consolidation, and boosting consumption through tax cuts. Lower reliance on sma...
18 Feb, 2025, 03.50 PM IST
8 states to get nod for borrowing plans only after full disclosuresThe eight states are Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Sikkim.
17 Jun, 2022, 12.16 AM IST
States expect higher tax devolution from Centre; to borrow less in FY23: IcraThe central tax devolution is likely to rise to Rs 9.3 lakh crore in FY23 from Rs 8.8 lakh crore in FY22 and from Rs 8.2 lakh crore estimat...
02 May, 2022, 10.50 PM IST
Higher than budgeted revenue collections to help states cut market borrowing: ReportRating agency Icra's chief economist Aditi Nayar on Friday forecast a 4.7 per cent decline in gross issuances of state development loans (S...
01 Oct, 2021, 11.58 PM IST
Decoding the basics of debt mutual fund investmentsAny investment in debt involves finding answers to 3 questions - who is the borrower, what is the tenure of loan, and what can be the possi...
29 Jul, 2021, 11.10 AM IST
States' market borrowings jump 55% to Rs 3.75 lakh crore so far this fiscalRising expenses and falling revenue, including the Centre's inability to pay the GST dues, have been leading states into a debt trap after ...
07 Oct, 2020, 05.03 PM IST
Borrowings by states double to Rs 1.7 lakh crore in Q1 FY21: Icra"The combined SDL issuance of all the state governments more than doubled to Rs 1.7 lakh crore in Q1 FY2021 from Rs 0.8 lakh crore in Q1 FY...
03 Jul, 2020, 10.00 PM IST
State government bonds back in favour, yields dropThe gap between the SDL Index and the 10-year benchmark paper stood at 59 basis points until last Friday.
26 May, 2020, 10.36 AM IST
Will states pay more to borrow?India’s banking regulator has already underscored its concerns over the weakening financial health of state governments.
13 Jul, 2018, 11.12 PM IST
Market borrowings of state governments may rise by 22% in FY2018: ICRAFactors such as sluggish capital spending and less attractive interest rates have contributed to subdued demand from the private sector for...
18 Feb, 2017, 01.56 PM IST
- State governments are increasingly relying on market borrowings to fund their spendings: Icra
Repayment pressures are likely to be limited for in the medium term despite increasing levels of debt stock, according to a study published...
06 Feb, 2012, 07.51 PM IST
- ET in classroom: State development loans
State Development Loans (SDLs) are market borrowings by state governments.
30 Mar, 2010, 02.40 AM IST
- State borrowings set to break records from this October
State governments are expected to raise a record Rs 1.1 lakh crore in the second half of this fiscal to make up for their increased spendin...
22 Sep, 2009, 07.48 AM IST
- West Bengal may surpass its annual borrowing target
West Bengal, which has been the biggest borrower state in India for the past couple of years, may overshoot its Rs 13,000-crore annual mark...
09 Feb, 2009, 08.05 PM IST
- RBI auctions yield Rs 2K cr for Bengal
The West Bengal government is on a borrowing spree as its resource stream from postal savings has dried up.
10 Oct, 2007, 04.39 AM IST