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flag India’s top economist urges expanding debt markets to fund long-term development, stressing broader access for mid-sized firms and municipalities.

flag India’s Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran stressed the need for a dual financing model combining strong banks and deep debt markets to fund infrastructure, energy, and urban development. flag While banks lead in short-term lending, debt markets are critical for long-term projects. flag India’s bond market hit $2.78 trillion by March 2025, supported by strong macro fundamentals and global index inclusion. flag However, access remains concentrated among large firms, with mid-sized companies and municipalities facing barriers. flag Nageswaran called for broader participation from pension and insurance funds, diverse instruments like green bonds, and smarter regulations to build a resilient, inclusive market.

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