IMF projects India's debt ratio will reach 84% of its GDP by the end of 2022: Report

According to official data released last month, the central government's fiscal deficit touched 32.6 percent of the annual target in the current financial year till August, as against 31.1 per cent recorded a year ago.

A $1 Trillion Burden Looms For World Borrowers Refinancing Debt

Governments and companies around the world are facing unprecedented costs to refinance bonds, a burden that’s set to deepen fissures in debt markets and expose more vulnerabilities among weaker borrowers.

Millennial Money: How to help loved ones deal with debt

<ul><li>Getting a vetted referral to a nonprofit credit counseling agency and encouragement from someone he trusted convinced him to take action. Pinon enrolled in the agency’s debt management program and paid off about $50,000 in less than three years.</li></ul>

Debt Investing: Sebi proposes regulatory framework for online bond platforms

Under the proposal, bond platforms should register as stock brokers (debt segment) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) or be run by Sebi-registered brokers, according to a consultation paper.

Govt clears the air around debt crisis rumour: Report

There were concerns that as $267 billion repayments are due in less than one year, it would further erode India’s foreign exchange reserves and trigger more weakness in the Indian rupee.

<ul><li>There were concerns that as $267 billion repayments are due in less than one year, it would further erode India’s foreign exchange reserves and trigger more weakness in the Indian rupee.</li></ul>

Top 10 companies in India with lowest debt to equity ratio; Should you invest? 

When interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing capital for the company rises dramatically. This means that debt payment becomes increasingly expensive, slicing into a company's profit.

Rise in private debt may hurt global economic recovery, says IMF

Since the global financial crisis in 2008, private debt has seen a steady increase on the back of supportive financial conditions, says the IMF.

Government total liabilities increased by 2% in the fourth quarter to  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>128.41 lakh crore

The spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus to most parts of the country prompted fears of additional borrowings.

Common everyday behaviours that will leave you reeling under the burden of debt

Riding on debt to feel rich or look fancy will pull you down to the depths of recurring loans and liabilities.&nbsp;

Should you pay off your debt or invest your extra cash?

Opt to pay off your debts or make some sound investments, if and when you have extra cash in hand.

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