TNPSC Thervupettagam

Tamil Nadu borrowings in Q2 (2024-25)

July 3 , 2024 10 hrs 0 min 18 0
  • Tamil Nadu government plans to borrow 24,000 crore in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-2025.
  • To bridge the fiscal deficit, the State government borrows from the market through the issue of bonds known as State Development Loans (SDLs).
  • The Centre fixes the borrowing ceiling for the State governments.
  • Tamil Nadu government plans to borrow a total amount of 1,55,584.48 crore during 2024-25 and make repayment of 49,638.82 crore, as per the State Budget.
  • The outstanding debt as on March 31, 2025 is expected to be 8,33,361.80 crore, constituting 26.41% of GSDP in 2024-25.
  • It is within the norms prescribed by the Finance Commission.
  • In the first quarter of 2024-25, the Tamil Nadu government borrowed 20,000 crore.

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