The RBI warned banks and finance companies to prudently manage unsecured exposure levels to avoid systemic risks. Despite rising bank profitability and low bad loans, concerns remain over top-up loans, cyber frauds, KYC process inefficiencies, and the interconnectedness between lenders and private credit firms.
Oil settles up over 1% on large draw from US crude stocks
Brent crude futures rose 91 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $74.17 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 98 cents, or 1.4%,