Government sets record Rs 17.2 lakh crore gross market borrowing for 2026-27.

Exam-focused facts from the 3 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Gross market borrowing for 2026-27 fixed at Rs 17.2 lakh crore.
Net market borrowing pegged at Rs 11.7 lakh crore.
Gap of Rs 5.5 lakh crore between gross and net borrowing reflects repayment of earlier debt.
Capital expenditure target for FY27 set at Rs 12.2 lakh crore.
Borrowing programme overseen by Department of Expenditure in coordination with Reserve Bank of India (RBI).