Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Face Fiscal Stress

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, two states in India, are having money troubles.

They have spent almost all the money they are allowed to borrow, and their income from taxes is not growing as fast as before.

Both states are spending a lot on big projects like roads and dams, but they are also giving free things like bus rides and electricity to people.

This is making it hard for them to pay for other important things.

Experts say they should focus on making money from their strengths, like the IT sector in Telangana and the ports in Andhra Pradesh, instead of giving away free things.

They also suggest selling some empty lands and using cheaper loans to control their debt.