BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao of presenting contradictory figures on Telangana's debt and challenged him to resign. Citing RBI and Assembly data, he alleged that the Congress government was misleading the public on the State's finances.
According to RBI data, Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes worth Rs 5,817 crore remain in circulation. Since their withdrawal announcement in May 2023, 98.37 per cent of the notes have been returned. The Rs 2,000 notes continue to be legal tender, the RBI clarified.
Of the total investment made by Indian companies in foreign markets, $1.36 billion was in the form of loan; $297.37 million comprised as equity investment and the rest of $183.82 million was by way of issuance of guarantee