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RBI may shift govt borrowing towards shorter tenures in H2

1 source · first seen 16:52 28 Sept · updated 16:52 28 Sept

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  • RBI may tilt government borrowing towards shorter-tenure bonds in H2 FY27
  • Surplus banking liquidity remains elevated
  • Shorter-tenure issuance may affect bond yields and banks’ government-securities portfolios

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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.

Monday, 28 September

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    RBI may shift govt borrowing towards shorter tenures in H2
  2. India's key-tenor bonds may see relief after October-March supply cut

Friday, 25 September

  1. Govt keeps restraint, H2 borrowing pegged at Rs 7.86 lakh crore
  2. Lower borrowing plan signals tax buoyancy, offers relief for bond yields
  3. 2 sources
    Centre cuts FY27 gross borrowing estimate to ₹15.99 lakh crore; H2 bond sales set at ₹7.86 trillion
  4. India lowers FY27 gross borrowing, to sell debt worth 7.86 trillion rupees in Oct-Mar
  5. Govt Cuts FY27 Market Borrowing Target, Eyes Raising Rs 7.86 Lakh Crore In Second Half

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Economic TimesRBI may shift govt borrowing towards shorter tenures in H216:52