RBI panel proposes 11% hike in WMA limit for states, urges staggered borrowing
CNBC-TV18 1 hr ago·29 Sept 2026, 1:42 pm
The Reserve Bank of India’s expert panel has recommended increasing the aggregate window‑monetary‑assistance (WMA) ceiling for state governments by about 11%, taking the limit to roughly ₹67,800 crore. The panel also suggested that states spread their market borrowing more evenly across the fiscal year.
For investors, a higher WMA limit could ease short‑term financing pressures on states, potentially reducing the need for large, lump‑sum bond issuances in the fourth quarter. Smoother borrowing patterns may help keep yields stable and limit a sudden surge in supply that could pressure prices.
Market participants will watch whether the RBI adopts the recommendation, the timeline for any limit change, and how state treasuries adjust their borrowing schedules in the coming months.
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