The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit saw a 16.2% growth in May 2024 compared to 15.5% a year ago.
Gold, silver hit all-time high on Diwali demand
Gold prices reached a new high of Rs 80,650 per 10 grams in the national capital. Silver also rose significantly by Rs 5,000 per kg,