India's fiscal deficit widens amid strong banking growth

1 Nov 2025 · 07:07 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

in September: ₹5,981.53 billion
deposit growth: 9.9%

India's fiscal deficit reached ₹5,981.53 billion in September, driven by increased government spending on infrastructure and social programs. Despite this, the banking sector shows resilience with loan growth at 11.4% year-on-year, outpacing deposit growth of 9.9%. This dynamic sets the stage for a busy earnings season ahead.

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India's fiscal deficit widens amid strong banking growth

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