The big pandemic stimulus and the contraction in the economy worsened the combined Centre and state debt-to-GDP ratio to 89.2% in FY21 from 75.1% in FY20. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast the ratio will improve to 83.5% of GDP in FY23 and gradually ease from FY26 onwards.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Sensex and Nifty ended last week lower amid range-bound trading, with broader markets also under pressure. Analysts identified four key factors that could drive Dalal