Govt's gross liabilities rise by 3.4 pc to Rs 171.78 lakh crore at March-end: Finance Ministry

Government's total gross liabilities rose to Rs 171.78 lakh crore by March 2024 from Rs 166.14 lakh crore in December. Public debt, at 90.2% of total, saw a 3.4% increase in Q4 2023-24. Indian bond yields softened due to fiscal adjustments, while US treasury yields were volatile. Ownership patterns of securities shifted.