Bank depositors’ role in funding credit growth on decline: RBI data

MUMBAI: India’s bank depositor remains the predominant source of credit to the commercial sector, but their relative contribution is steadily declining as credit growth outpaces deposit mobilisation, data for Dec 2025 show.As of Dec 2025, total outstanding credit to the commercial sector (bank and non-bank) rose to Rs 297.9 lakh crore, while bank deposits stood…

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US inflation data: Fed’s preferred gauge stays above target; January rate cut pause in focus

The US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure remained elevated in November, reinforcing expectations that policymakers are likely to pause further interest rate cuts as they assess the impact of earlier easing and new trade-related pressures.Data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday showed that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.8%…

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Are healthcare costs driving India’s personal loan boom? Paisabazaar study explains

Healthcare emergencies have emerged as one of the leading reasons for personal loan borrowing in urban India, highlighting gaps in health insurance coverage and rising medical costs, according to a new consumer research report released by Paisabazaar.The study, titled The Personal Loan Story, found that 11% of personal loan borrowers nationwide took credit to meet…

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