Credit demand is increasing across India. Banks are lending more to retail and service sectors. Industrial credit is also firming up. Deposit growth is steady but slower than last year. This trend is expected to continue with a repo rate reduction. Higher disposable income and GST rationalisation are also boosting demand. Rural demand remains robust, and urban demand is recovering.
Fed’s Hammack would prefer tighter policy given too high inflation
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack believes monetary policy should be tighter. She feels current interest rates are around neutral. Hammack would prefer a more restrictive
December 13, 2025