As India prepares for Budget 2026 amidst global uncertainty, fiscal discipline remains paramount for macro stability. Policymakers are urged to maintain this prudence while prioritizing employment generation through sectors like affordable housing. Addressing the debt-to-GDP ratio and aligning taxation on savings are crucial for sustained growth and banking sector health.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs