ICRA has lowered its credit growth estimate for Indian banks to 10.5%-11% for the fiscal year ending March 2025, citing reduced exposure to unsecured retail and NBFC sectors. Persistently high CD ratios and changes in liquidity coverage are expected to further reduce growth in FY2026.
Asian stocks advance as Fed’s rate cut lifts mood
Asian markets followed Wall Street higher after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated confidence in the US economy’s future.
December 11, 2025