Why in News?
Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026–27 projects the state’s public debt to reach ₹7.11 lakh crore.
Key Highlights
- Public Debt (2026–27 BE): ₹7,11,094 crore Previous Year (2025–26 RE): ₹6,35,177 crore
- Debt-GSDP Ratio: ~36% (stable since 2024–25) Key Insight:
- Debt is increasing in absolute terms
- But remains sustainable relative to GSDP
Year-wise Public Debt of Andhra Pradesh
- 2020–21: ₹3,50,557 crore
- 2021–22: ₹3,78,087 crore
- 2022–23: ₹4,29,526 crore
- 2023–24: ₹4,91,734 crore
- 2024–25: ₹5,68,623 crore
- 2025–26 (RE): ₹6,35,177 crore
- 2026–27 (BE): ₹7,11,094 crore
