Indian companies showed strong financial health. The interest coverage ratio reached a 12-quarter high in March 2025. This was due to better profit margins and lower interest costs. Operating margins improved because of cheaper raw materials. Earnings before interest and taxes grew faster than interest expenses. Corporate profitability and lending rates will influence future interest coverage.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong