April witnessed a slight inflow of foreign investments into Indian debt, but the atmosphere remains one of caution. Influences like escalating US and Japan interest rates, a weaker rupee, and fiscal uncertainties have created a challenging environment for investors. With the potential for continued outflows driven by oil prices, optimistic investment prospects appear dim in the short term.
Bank Lending to NBFCs Rises 26%, Fastest in FY26
In the previous fiscal year, bank lending to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) witnessed an impressive 26 percent increase, fueled by the Reserve Bank of India’s