Large private sector banks in India are blocking Indian promoters’ plans to establish investment companies abroad due to concerns of sidestepping foreign currency regulations. Offshore entities can move significantly higher amounts compared to the liberalised remittance scheme, raising concerns of misuse for personal use.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong