Indian banks witnessed their first operating profit decline in 13 quarters during July-September, primarily due to sluggish net interest income growth. This dip, a 1% year-on-year fall to ₹1.5 lakh crore, stemmed from faster loan repricing downwards than deposits, squeezing margins. Analysts anticipate this contraction phase is nearing its end, with stabilization expected soon.
India set for real GDP growth of 7.5% as inflation stays cool: Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra
Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra projects India’s real GDP to grow 7.5% in the next fiscal, driven by reforms and supportive policies. Headline inflation