State Bank of India is cautious about lending to non-banking financial companies due to regulatory concerns and interconnected lending issues. The bank is focusing on better-quality NBFCs, renewables, and real estate sectors for corporate loans. Renewable energy and real estate projects are showing strong growth, while thermal power and SME rooftop solar projects are also receiving support.
Rupee flat on hopes West Asia truce will hold
The Indian rupee remained stable against the dollar as risk assets gained across Asia and Europe. Falling oil prices and expectations of a West Asian