Tamil Nadu’s decade of debt: 309% increase brings repayment pressure and fresh borrowings, says CAG report
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Over the past decade, Tamil Nadu has experienced a dramatic fiscal deterioration with government debt skyrocketing by 309%, according to the latest Comptroller and Auditor General audit. This unsustainable trajectory has intensified repayment obligations and forced the state administration into a cycle of continuous borrowing to meet financial commitments. The alarming trend underscores mounting fiscal stress and raises concerns about long-term economic sustainability and developmental spending capacity.
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