Total advances increased 12% to ₹4.92 lakh crore in September mainly due to a 14% increase in retail loans and a 16% growth in agriculture advances. Retail, agriculture and MSME make up 62% of the bank’s loan book. Home loans grew by 13%, auto loans by 36% and personal loans grow 49%.
Fed Governor Michael Barr signals more rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr announced that additional rate hikes may be necessary to manage inflation. He indicated that while economic growth is strong, inflation