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Weak monsoon may weigh on rural demand, credit growth in coming months: S&P Global Ratings
Key takeaway
Weak monsoon in India threatens rural demand and credit growth, with spillover to food inflation and microfinance stress.
- Step 1Weak monsoon reduces kharif crop yields and rural incomes in India.
- Step 2Lower rural demand hits FMCG, two-wheeler, and tractor sales; microfinance NPAs rise.
- Step 3Food price inflation pressures RBI to keep repo rate higher, tightening liquidity for Indian SMEs.
Source: Economic Times — Economy
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