Rising Debt Levels Among India’s Middle Class: A Growing Concern

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Business Finance

India’s middle class is increasingly falling into a debt trap, with a growing number of households relying on loans not just for investments or emergencies, but for daily survival. Approximately two-thirds of middle-income families have taken personal loans, many juggling multiple high-ticket

Economy National

Finance Ministry Warns of Risks in Household Savings Shift

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Finance Ministry has expressed concerns over the increasing trend of households shifting their savings from traditional bank deposits to market-linked financial products. While these investment options offer potentially higher returns, they also expose families to significant financial risks and could impact the liquidity of banks. Households Face Rising Market Risks

Finance

RBI Eases Lending Norms for NBFCs and Microfinance Institutions

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased lending restrictions on non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) by lowering risk weights for bank credit. This move aims to boost lending capacity and support economic growth, reversing the slowdown observed after previous regulatory measures. In November 2023, the RBI had increased risk weights

Finance

RBI to Inject $10 Billion via Forex Swap to Address Liquidity Deficit

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant measure to address the persistent liquidity deficit in the nation’s banking system by initiating a $10 billion dollar-rupee buy/sell swap auction. Scheduled for February 28, 2025, this operation aims to inject approximately ₹870 billion into the financial system, providing much-needed liquidity relief to

Finance

RBI Announces Measures to Inject ₹1.5 Lakh Crore into Banking System

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India unveils initiatives to infuse ₹1.5 lakh crore into the banking system, aiming to address liquidity deficits and stabilize interest rates.