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Govt Cuts FY27 Market Borrowing Target, Eyes Raising Rs 7.86 Lakh Crore In Second Half

1 source · first seen 18:28 25 Sept · updated 18:28 25 Sept

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  • The government plans to raise ₹7.86 lakh crore in the second half of FY27
  • Five-year bonds make up 12.1% of H2 borrowing; three-year bonds, 6.9%
  • The borrowing plan may affect bond yields, which influence funding costs for Indian banks

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FY27 government market borrowing

The Centre plans ₹7.86 lakh crore in bond sales in H2 FY27 and cut its full-year gross borrowing estimate by ₹1.2 lakh crore to ₹15.99 lakh crore, citing stronger tax and non-tax receipts. The plan includes ₹15,000 crore in green bonds.

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