India outperformed considerably in 2024 which partly explains part of the underperformance this year. By around September last year, valuations were no longer inexpensive, earnings forecasts started seeing moderate cuts, FPI outflows followed, and system liquidity went into deficit – a trend which continued into 1Q2025.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans.