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RBI panel proposes 11.2% increase in states’ WMA limit to ₹67,839 crore

4 sources · first seen 18:27 29 Sept · updated 20:45 29 Sept

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  • Proposed aggregate WMA limit for states rises 11.2% to ₹67,839 crore
  • Panel urged states to stagger market borrowing and avoid a fourth-quarter rush
  • Staggered state borrowing may ease bond-supply pressure for Indian banks and debt investors

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4 reports · earliest 18:27
MoneycontrolRBI panel proposes 11.2 percent hike in states’ WMA limit, warns against Q4 borrowing rush18:27CNBC-TV18RBI panel proposes 11% hike in WMA limit for states, urges staggered borrowing19:12Business LineFinancial accommodation: RBI’s committee recommends 11.2% increase in States’ avg WMA limit20:38Business StandardRBI panel suggests higher WMA limit for states, flags year-end borrowing20:45