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Farm Sector Lending

With 300 mn Indians in its fold, cooperative sector awaits big-bang reforms

Creation of a new cooperation ministry led by India's second-most powerful politician signals disruption, points to new farmer-friendly policies ahead of 2024 national polls

With 300 mn Indians in its fold, cooperative sector awaits big-bang reforms
Updated On : 15 Jul 2021 | 9:50 PM IST

Misuse of agriculture credit

RBI report provides damning evidence

Misuse of agriculture credit
Updated On : 19 Sep 2019 | 9:52 AM IST

Banks struggle with farm loan target due to waivers, may lean on PSL certs

But they may achieve overall priority sector lending norms, as corporate loan growth has been slow

Banks struggle with farm loan target due to waivers, may lean on PSL certs
Updated On : 26 Feb 2018 | 1:36 AM IST