External Debt Management & Sovereign Risk Indicators

India’s external debt management strategy focuses on "Sustainability and Prudence," ensuring that the country’s financial obligations to the rest of the world remain low relative to its GDP. The framework prioritizes a Long-Term maturity profile and limits sovereign (government) exposure, thereby insulating the economy from global interest rate hikes and currency volatility.

Strategic Management Framework

  • Optimal Debt Composition Policy
    • Objective: To maintain a "safe" balance by maximizing long-term debt and minimizing volatile short-term borrowings.
    • Achievements:
      • Long-Term Dominance: Long-term debt (maturity >1 year) constitutes approximately 80-81% of total external debt.
      • Sovereign Share: The Government’s share in total external debt remains contained at roughly 21-22%, with ....
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