Farm Sector Lending

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Priority sector lending must reflect India's changing economy

In 2025-26, micro and small enterprises, for the first time, overtook agriculture as the single-largest component of PSL

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

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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

Updated On: 15 Jul 2021 | 9:50 PM IST

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Misuse of agriculture credit

RBI report provides damning evidence

Updated On: 19 Sep 2019 | 9:52 AM IST

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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

Updated On: 26 Feb 2018 | 1:36 AM IST