New Delhi, March 28 -- The government has unveiled its comprehensive borrowing strategy for the first half of fiscal year 2026, planning to raise Rs 8 trillion through dated securities via 26 weekly auctions.

This ambitious plan represents 54 per cent of the full-year borrowing target and includes Rs 10,000 crore in sovereign green bonds, as announced by the finance ministry on Thursday.

The borrowing will be strategically distributed across multiple maturity periods, ranging from 3 to 50 years. The allocation spans various durations including 3-year, 5-year, 7-year, 10-year, 15-year, 30-year, 40-year, and 50-year.

This diversified approach allows the government flexibility in managing its debt profile and responding to market dynamics...