Household savings saw a third consecutive decline in FY24, dropping by Rs 9 lakh crore to Rs 14.16 lakh crore by FY23, per MoSPI data. ICRA’s Aditi Nayar attributed this to a 73% rise in liabilities during 2022-23. Yet, there’s optimism for FY25 as RBI curbs on personal loans may reverse the trend. Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran highlighted a shift towards real assets.
Oil Price Today (October 21): Crude oil crosses $110 amid Middle East supply concerns. What lies ahead?
Brent crude futures jumped more than $1 to trade at around $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures also gained more than a dollar to trade