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Government to raise MVR 3.2 billion through treasury bills
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises announced four treasury bills to raise about MVR 3.2 billion to help meet public expenditure and finance the budget deficit. Minister Hassan Zareer projected a 2026 deficit of MVR 7.6 billion and a 2027 deficit of MVR 9.4 billion.
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The Government · bring the overall deficit down to 5 per cent of GDP
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MVR 3.2 billiontreasury bills to be raisedMM TV (English)The Government plans to raise approximately MVR 3.2 billion through four treasury bills announced by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to help meet public expenditure.
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MVR 1.32 billion28-day treasury billMM TV (English)The 28-day bill is worth MVR 1.32 billion, followed by MVR 70.2 million over 98 days and MVR 50 million over 188 days.
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MVR 70.2 million98-day treasury billMM TV (English)The 28-day bill is worth MVR 1.32 billion, followed by MVR 70.2 million over 98 days and MVR 50 million over 188 days.
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MVR 50 million188-day treasury billMM TV (English)The 28-day bill is worth MVR 1.32 billion, followed by MVR 70.2 million over 98 days and MVR 50 million over 188 days.
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MVR 1.76 billion364-day treasury billMM TV (English)The largest, worth MVR 1.76 billion, matures after 364 days.
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3.50 to 4.60 per centtreasury bill ratesMM TV (English)Banks, public companies, the Maldives Pension Administration Office and private companies hold treasury bills in the Maldives, where rates range from 3.50 to 4.60 per cent.
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MVR 7.6 billionoverall deficit 2026MM TV (English)Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer projected an overall deficit of MVR 7.6 billion for 2026, or 6.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), when he presented the proposed 2027 budget.
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6.2 per centoverall deficit 2026 as share of GDPMM TV (English)Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer projected an overall deficit of MVR 7.6 billion for 2026, or 6.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), when he presented the proposed 2027 budget.
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2.5 per centprimary balance 2026MM TV (English)Minister Zareer put the primary balance, which excludes interest payments, at 2.5 per cent of GDP for 2026 and 3.4 per cent for 2027.
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3.4 per centprimary balance 2027MM TV (English)Minister Zareer put the primary balance, which excludes interest payments, at 2.5 per cent of GDP for 2026 and 3.4 per cent for 2027.
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5 per centtarget overall deficit by end 2028MM TV (English)The Government aims to bring the overall deficit down to 5 per cent of GDP by the end of 2028, when spending under the Public Sector Investment Programme is projected to fall to 7 per cent of GDP.
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7 per centPSIP spending projected 2028MM TV (English)The Government aims to bring the overall deficit down to 5 per cent of GDP by the end of 2028, when spending under the Public Sector Investment Programme is projected to fall to 7 per cent of GDP.
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