Credit cards now hold 38% of unsecured credit, down from 56% in 2016. Small personal loans under fifty thousand rupees have gained significant market share. Card balances remain stable at fifteen to sixteen percent of total consumption credit. Delinquency data shows risk spilling across various credit products. Occasional card users exhibit low delinquency rates across their credit portfolios.
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Oil prices increased on Thursday following new U.S. strikes against Iran. These actions have diminished hopes for peace and the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent