Loan loss provisioning by banks, especially private sector banks, increased in the March 2025 quarter due to higher slippages and asset quality pressure in microfinance loans. NPA provisioning rose sequentially and year-on-year, with 22 banks reporting an increase. Stress in the microfinance portfolio is expected to continue, potentially leading to further slippages in the coming quarters.
Value addition key for Tata Steel as prices fall and costs increase
Tata Steel saw strong revenue growth in the June quarter, driven by higher realisations. However, global steel prices are softening, and coking coal costs are