States in India are increasingly using state-owned corporations and special purpose vehicles to borrow off-budget, raising concerns about fiscal transparency and the true extent of public leverage.
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Key takeaway
Indian states are increasingly using state-owned corporations and SPVs to borrow off-budget, masking true public debt levels.
- Step 1 · The triggerIndian states increase off-budget borrowing via state-owned corporations and SPVs, expanding hidden public liabilities.
- Step 2 · Knock-onFiscal transparency concerns prompt the RBI and CAG to consider tighter scrutiny or regulatory action, raising funding costs for state-linked entities.
- Step 3 · Reaches youHigher systemic funding costs or tighter credit conditions spill over to SMEs reliant on state contracts or bank finance.
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Source: LiveMint — Economy
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