The government’s total debt stood at Rs74.94 trillion by the end of April, according to data released by the State Bank.
The figures show a 1.7% increase from Rs73.69 trillion recorded in March, and a 13.4% rise from Rs66.09 trillion at the end of April last year.
By the end of April, the government’s domestic debt amounted to Rs52.52 trillion, showing a 2% increase from Rs51.52 trillion in March, and an 18.1% jump from Rs44.49 trillion in April last year.
The external debt stood at Rs22.41 trillion by the end of April — a 1.1% increase from Rs22.17 trillion in March, and 3.8% higher compared to Rs21.60 trillion at the end of April last year.
