Banks have opportunity to tap into rural sector in post-Covid world: Ghosh

Private lender Bandhan Bank on Friday said banks will have an opportunity to tap the rural sector in the post Covid-19 scenario, as the pandemic has not severely effected its economy.

"The future opportunity lies in the hinterland. The rural economy is less affected. Banks, including Bandhan, would like to focus on enterprises that have a good network in rural areas," MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank Chandrasekhar Ghosh said.

Bandhan Bank has already disbursed around Rs 3,500 crore in rural locations last month, Ghosh said during a webinar organised by the MCCI.

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