GST compensation: Centre transfers 15th tranche of Rs 6,000 crore to states

The Centre released the 15th instalment of Rs 6,000 crore to states on Friday, February 12, to meet the GST compensation shortfall.  This takes the total amount released so far through the special borrowing window to Rs 90,000 crore, the Finance Ministry said, adding that this is in addition to additional borrowing permission of Rs 1,06,830 crore granted to the states.  "Out of this, an…