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Total debt expected to increase to 61.7% of GDP in FY'22: Minister
The government informed Parliament that it expects the total debt as percentage of GDP to increase to 61.7 per cent (provisional) in 2021-22 from 60.5 per cent (provisional) in the previous fiscal.
 "Total debt expected to increase to 61.7% of GDP in FY'22: Minister")
Global public debt could touch 98% of GDP in 2020 amid Covid crisis: IMF
India's government debt is expected to remain elevated at 83 per cent of GDP
 "Global public debt could touch 98% of GDP in 2020 amid Covid crisis: IMF")
India currency, debt, equity markets closed on Friday for Christmas
India's currency, debt and equity markets are closed on Friday for Christmas. The markets will resume trading on Monday, December 28
 "India currency, debt, equity markets closed on Friday for Christmas")
India among large EMs set for highest debt burden by 2021, says Moody's
Large emerging market sovereigns will have higher debt burdens for the next few years, says ratings agency.
 "India among large EMs set for highest debt burden by 2021, says Moody's")
India's economic fundamentals demand a much better rating: CEA Subramanian
India's ability and willingness to repay debt is gold standard, he said making a case for ratings upgrade
 "India's economic fundamentals demand a much better rating: CEA Subramanian")
Concessional tax rate on debt puts foreign funds on sticky wicket
Experts believe the lower tax rate is a significant contributor in making India's debt market attractive to overseas investors
 "Concessional tax rate on debt puts foreign funds on sticky wicket")
India, Indonesia are among Asia's most debt-risky nations: Moody's
Moody's Investors Service's external vulnerability index puts Indonesia at 51 per cent and India at 74%
 "India, Indonesia are among Asia's most debt-risky nations: Moody's")
