RBI data reveals banking credit grew 9.5% and deposits 10.1% in the June quarter year-on-year. Despite a slowdown in fiscal 2025, analysts anticipate a credit growth recovery to 12-13% in FY26, fueled by cheaper loans and repo rate cuts. Easier liquidity may boost consumption and retail inflation with a lag, according to ICICI Bank.
Cabinet approves India-Oman trade pact; may be signed during PM’s Oman visit on Dec 17-18
India and Oman are set to sign a free trade agreement. The pact will be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman from