Bank credit growth outpaces deposits again, albeit at a sluggish pace

Bank credit growth outpaces deposits again, albeit at a sluggish pace

Bank credit rose 14% on-year as of June 28, outpacing deposit growth at 11%, putting the spotlight yet again on central bank’s concerns over the gap that could lead to asset-liability mismatches. Latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed the growth in deposits and credit was lower than the year-ago period, reflecting a slowdown … Read more