ITC shares fell sharply on Thursday, erasing over Rs 50,000 crore in market value after a steep new cigarette tax spooked investors. The excise hike—on top of GST—may force price increases of 15% or more, raising risks of volume loss and a shift toward illicit trade, analysts warned.
Shifting Gears: PSBs borrow more to cater to credit demand as deposits lag
Public sector banks are borrowing more to fund lending expansion. Deposits are not keeping pace with credit growth for these banks. Private banks show stronger