Gold loans and renewable energy sector financing have surged, more than doubling to Rs 3.16 lakh crore and Rs 14,842 crore respectively. This contrasts with decelerated growth in bank credit to NBFCs and HFCs, which saw modest increases of 3.9% and 0.2% respectively. Consumer durable and personal loans also experienced slower growth.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.