Question : MARKET BORROWINGS



(a) whether the Union Government has plans to raise market borrowings this fiscal year; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): Keeping in view the shortfall in other financing items, Government of India has decided to raise the market borrowings of the Government through dated securities by ? 52,872 crore i.e. from t 1,67,128 crore to ? 2,20,000 crore during the second half of 2011-12 (i.e. October 1, 2011 -March 31, 2012).