Archive · 26 Sep 2025
India to Borrow ₹6.77 Lakh Crore in H2 FY26
The Indian government plans to borrow money, ₹6.77 lakh crore, in the second half of the financial year 2025-26.
This is part of a larger borrowing plan for the fiscal year, totaling ₹14.72 lakh crore, which is slightly less than initially planned.
A portion of the borrowing, ₹10,000 crore, will be through green bonds, which fund environmentally friendly projects.
The borrowing will occur through weekly auctions.
This borrowing helps finance government spending on infrastructure and welfare programs.
Government to borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore in H2 FY26.
Total borrowing for FY26 is estimated at ₹14.72 lakh crore.
Includes ₹10,000 crore via Sovereign Green Bonds.
Borrowing will be done through 22 weekly auctions.
The revised total borrowing is slightly lower than the initial budget estimate.
- Who
- The Indian government
- What
- Plans to borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore
- When
- October 2025 - March 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To finance the fiscal deficit and support expenditure plans
- H2 FY26 Borrowing
- ₹6.77 lakh crore
- Total FY26 Borrowing
- ₹14.72 lakh crore
- Green Bond Issuance
- ₹10,000 crore
- Borrowing Period
- October 2025 - March 2026
- Weekly Auctions
- 22
- FY26 Budget Estimate
- ₹14.82 lakh crore
Sources
Centre plans to borrow Rs 6.77 lakh crore in 2nd half of 2025-26
Govt to raise ₹6.77 tn via bonds in Oct–Mar, lines up ₹10k cr green debt
Centre pegs H2 market borrowings at Rs 6.77 lakh crore
Centre To Borrow ₹6.77 Lakh Crore In H2 FY26; Total FY Borrowing Lowered