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2026-07-28

24 · The Financial Rewiring

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📷 Sharath G.
01📊 Economy

Why are Indian states facing a terrifying ₹24 lakh crore bill?

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📊 Economy↺ from 28 Jul

A rating agency ICRA report revealed that Indian states must repay a staggering ₹24 lakh crore of debt over the next five years. This massive maturity wave will force state governments to aggressively borrow fresh funds, potentially crowding out private corporate borrowers.

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