Indian banks see credit growth slow to 12.8% in October, hit by lower demand in key sectors.

Indian banks' credit growth slowed to 12.8% in October 2024, down from 15.5% the previous year, due to lower demand in agriculture, services, and personal loans. Industry credit showed an 8% growth, up from 4.8% last year. Housing loans grew 17.8%, while overall personal loans decelerated to 15.8%. Credit to agriculture and allied sectors grew 15.5%, and services sector credit rose 14.1%. The slowdown is attributed to measures by the Reserve Bank of India and a higher base effect from a bank merger.

November 29, 2024
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