Telangana crosses the FRBM borrowing limit for the first time, with the Centre granting an unusual nod for additional loans. Economists warn rising debt and stagnating revenues could strain the State’s finances and development spending

Hyderabad: For the first time since its formation, Telangana’s borrowings have exceeded the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limits set for the current fiscal. The Congress government is set to borrow an additional Rs 5,500 crore beyond the approved estimate of Rs 54,009 crore under FRBM.

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest calendar of market borrowings for the third quarter of 2025-26, the Revanth Reddy government has placed an indent for Rs 9,600 crore between October and December. The State has already borrowed

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