Concerns over elongated tenure of government securities as yields harden
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Fiscal policy, budget & taxation (GST)· Mains·
Why in news
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expressed concern over the increasing issuance of long-term State Government Securities (SGS) by states like Telangana, leading to hardening of yields.
Background
The RBI noted that 28.2% of outstanding SGSs have maturities exceeding 20 years. Telangana was identified as a leading state in issuing these long-term securities in the previous fiscal.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact28.2% of outstanding State Government Securities (SGS) have maturities exceeding 20 years.
- BodyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monitors the issuance and yield trends of State Government Securities.
- FactTelangana was identified as a top state for issuing long-term SGS in the previous fiscal.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the fiscal implications of states' increasing reliance on long-term debt and the necessity of diversifying non-tax revenue sources to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Yield volatility: Hardening of yields due to elongated tenures affecting state borrowing costs
- Revenue concentration: Fiscal vulnerability caused by over-reliance on GST and sales tax
- Debt sustainability: Risk of crowding out private investment and long-term fiscal pressure
Keywords: Fiscal Federalism · Debt Sustainability · Yield Hardening · Non-tax Revenue · Monetary Policy
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