NBFCs are expected to face pressure on margins due to liquidity issues and high funding costs in Q3 of 2024. Microfinance companies and those with high unsecured loans may see payment delays. Analysts predict slowed credit growth, elevated credit costs, and deteriorating asset quality, exacerbated by subdued vehicle financing and regulatory scrutiny.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the