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Government Plans 6.8 Trillion Rupee Borrowing Amid Inflation Cuts

9/23/2025

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The government will maintain market borrowings in the second half of the year, says Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran.
Total borrowing for the year ending March 31 is 14.82 trillion rupees, with 6.8 trillion rupees for October–March.
Nageswaran expects a 4.4% of GDP fiscal deficit for 2025/26; August inflation was 2.07%, and tax cuts on food and household items may reduce inflation.

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The government will maintain market borrowings in the second half of the year, says Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran.
Total borrowing for the year ending March 31 is 14.82 trillion rupees, with 6.8 trillion rupees for October–March.
Nageswaran expects a 4.4% of GDP fiscal deficit for 2025/26; August inflation was 2.07%, and tax cuts on food and household items may reduce inflation.