New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Centre's market borrowings are set to rise sharply in FY27, a move that could put pressure on the bond markets, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on the Union Budget 2026-27.

The report said the Centre's gross market fresh borrowings have been pegged at Rs 17.2 lakh crore for FY27, marking a notable increase of 17.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis. This higher borrowing requirement is expected to add to the supply of government securities in the market and could weigh on bond prices.

It stated, "Market borrowings to rise; likely to weigh on bond markets"

Despite repayment pressures in FY26 and FY27, the Centre's net market borrowings are projected to grow by 12.8 per cent year-on-year ...