In the December quarter, nonperforming asset (NPA) provisions for 29 banks rose by 20% year-on-year, reaching Rs 23,298 crore, driven by a significant increase from private sector lenders. Public sector banks saw a record low in provisioning, continuing a decline for the tenth consecutive quarter. Notably, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank reported substantial hikes in provisions.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.