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S&P Global expects India’s financial sector lending to expand by 12-14% this fiscal year, supported by resilient economic activity and steady investment flows. However, the agency cautions that a weak monsoon could pressure rural incomes, slowing credit demand and repayment capacity in agriculture-linked markets and smaller towns.
S&P Global expects India’s financial sector lending to expand by 12% to 14% this fiscal year, supported by resilient economic activity and steady credit demand. But the agency warned that a weak monsoon could pressure rural incomes, slowing loan growth in agriculture-linked and consumption-sensitive markets.
S&P Global expects India’s financial sector lending to expand 12-14% in the current fiscal year, supported by resilient economic activity, steady public investment and improving private capital spending. The ratings firm, however, warned that a weak monsoon could pressure rural incomes and slow credit demand in agriculture-linked and rural lending segments.
S&P Global has struck a cautiously upbeat note on India’s economy, crediting its resilience even as the country navigates the same inflationary pressures, geopolitical shocks and slower global growth weighing on peers. The assessment underscores India’s relative strength, but also signals that the external environment is becoming less forgiving for policymakers and businesses alike.
Anant Ambani has argued that Indian agriculture should evolve into a system where farmers operate as “CEOs of their own farmlands,” using technology to make faster, smarter and more profitable decisions. Speaking on the promise of AI, greenhouse cultivation and market intelligence, he said digital tools can help farmers detect pest attacks early, choose the right time to sell produce and grow crops year-round.
Foreign portfolio investors sold more than Rs 25,000 crore of Indian equities in September as rising US bond yields, firm crude prices and a weaker rupee eroded the market’s relative appeal. A sustained return of overseas money will likely depend on cooling global yields, softer oil, currency stability, strong second-quarter earnings and valuations that remain compelling versus peers.
Venu Nair’s Malayalam feature 'Izhakalkkappuram,' released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanthi, is being positioned as a film that invites audiences to examine Gandhian ideals through a more critical, contemporary lens. With Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar in the cast, the film enters the public conversation at a moment when debates over Gandhi’s legacy remain politically and culturally charged.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has directed the state’s public universities to begin filling vacant teaching posts by the first week of November and complete recruitment by month-end, in a sharp intervention aimed at addressing a reported 70% vacancy rate. The move underscores the scale of staffing shortages in higher education and the pressure on institutions to restore academic capacity before the situation further erodes teaching quality and research output.
The government has sharply tightened sugar inventory rules, reducing the stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals from October 15 and capping holdings at 15 days of supply. The revised framework also introduces region-specific limits for Kolkata and Assam, signalling a more targeted approach to managing distribution and price stability.
S&P Global has highlighted India’s ability to outperform many peers despite persistent inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and slower global growth. But the assessment also points to gathering risks that could test the economy’s momentum in the months ahead, especially if external shocks deepen or domestic price pressures linger.
Used-car marketplaces in India are increasingly bundling pre-approved loan offers into the purchase journey, giving buyers faster financing decisions and clearer fee disclosures. The shift is pressuring traditional lenders to match the convenience of digital platforms while forcing consumers to compare interest rates, processing charges and eligibility terms more carefully.
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