Bank lending outpaces deposit growth in early Q4, pressuring resources and raising deposit rates. Lending is up 11.5% year-on-year as of January 2025, with a slowdown attributed to RBI measures and market concerns. Banks focus on reducing their credit-to-deposit ratio to manage fund costs and profit margins.
FM Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony; marks final stage of Budget preparation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage of preparing the Union Budget 2025-26. This custom signifies the ‘lock-in’