TVK government’s White Paper puts Tamil Nadu’s debt at ₹13.18 lakh crore (opens original article in a new tab)

Tamil Nadu's debt reached ₹13.18 lakh crore, including PSU debts, with fiscal challenges including high interest payments and declining revenue ratios.

• Tamil Nadu's outstanding debt is ₹13.18 lakh crore, including PSU debts, according to a White Paper.
• The state's debt-to-GSDP ratio reached 28.3% in 2025-26, with interest payments consuming 23% of revenue receipts.
• Fiscal indicators show worsening conditions compared to peer states, with structural revenue deficits and low capital expenditure ratios.