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India's Economic Boom: Morgan Stanley Highlights Credit Growth, Consumer Demand, and Macro Tailwinds Amid Risks

Morgan Stanley's analysis forecasts India's emergence as a global economic powerhouse, driven by credit growth, consumer demand, and macro tailwinds, with potential risks from oil ...

The Lingering Impact of HDFC Duo's Merger on Banking Sector's Credit Growth Dynamics

The merger of HDFC and HDFC Bank has slowed down the banking sector's credit growth, with the combined entity's loan growth falling to 5.4% in FY25. Strategic adjustments aim to re...

BCG Report Reveals: Low Interest Rates Alone Can't Fuel Credit Growth in India

A BCG report highlights that low interest rates alone don't drive credit growth in India, emphasizing the importance of borrower sentiment and lender confidence. It also points out...

Indian Banks on Alert: Navigating the Upcoming Storm of Interest Rate Volatility

A BCG report warns Indian banks to prepare for increased interest rate volatility after years of stability. The impact of rate changes on performance is gradual and varies, with cr...

Surge in Gold Loans: A 103% Jump Amid Slowing Credit Growth Signals Shifting Financial Trends

Indians are pledging more gold than ever, with outstanding bank loans against gold more than doubling in a year, even as overall bank credit growth slows. This surge is driven by R...

Empowering Women: A Threefold Surge in Female Borrowers Over Five Years

Between 2019 and 2024, women seeking credit grew three times, with 60% from semi-urban or rural areas. Women's share in business loans increased by 14%, and in gold loans by 6%. De...

Indian NBFIs Show Resilience: Large Institutions Set to Thrive Amid Economic and Regulatory Hurdles

Fitch Ratings highlights the resilience of India's large non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) amidst economic and regulatory challenges, predicting steady performance for larger...

HSBC Predicts Robust 12.5% Credit Growth for Indian Banks by 2024-25

Indian banks are expected to see a 12.5% credit growth in FY25, despite challenges like tight liquidity and GDP slowdown. Retail loans show positive momentum, with significant grow...

Vietnam's Credit Growth Aims for a 16% Surge by 2025: A Strategic Economic Boost

Vietnam's State Bank projects a 16% credit growth by 2025, focusing on economic growth, inflation control, and efficient credit management. A new scoring system for credit quota al...

RBI Forecasts: Credit Growth Potential to Surpass Economic Expansion

The RBI reports that India's bank credit has the potential to grow faster than the economy, supported by a low credit-to-GDP ratio. With a 2022 ratio of 90.1%, below global average...

Exploring the Impact of RBI Policies on India's Economic Slowdown

The finance ministry suggests RBI's policies and structural factors may have led to India's economic slowdown, with growth at a seven-quarter low. A brighter outlook is expected in...

Interest Rates Surge as Deposit Growth Falters: Banks Compete for Deposits

Agribank hikes interest rates significantly, leading other banks to follow suit as deposit growth slows. The average deposit interest rate has risen by 0.5 percentage points, drive...