White Paper says Tamil Nadu’s power distribution company faces a “persistent monthly structural” cash shortfall
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Summary
A monthly shortfall of ₹2,500 crore translates to an annual liquidity gap of about ₹30,000 crore, financed through a combination of short-term borrowings, delayed payments to power purchase counterparties, and deferred capital expenditure, says report
Key Facts
Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right