Economist Swaminathan Aiyar argues that India’s strong economic growth is a result of long-term structural reforms, not short-term budget adjustments. He advises the government to prioritize fiscal consolidation and deregulation over new stimulus measures or expanding subsidies and PLI schemes, emphasizing the need to cut red tape to sustain momentum.
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