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Rising farm loans, defaults another worry for banks

For most banks, 5-6% loans to agriculture sector are NPAs; way lower than mid, large corporate loans

New UP govt will waive farm loans, says Radha Mohan Singh in LS

Agri Minister dismissed Chautala's allegation of 'double standards' being adopted by the Centre

Drought-hit Karnataka seeks waiver of 50% farm loans

Deficit rains during the June-Sept southwest monsoon prompted the govt to declare 139 of the 175 taluks as drought-hit

Maharashtra okays Rs 2,000-cr bank guarantee for farm loans

These banks are predominantly in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra

Assocham urges government to repay loans on behalf of distressed farmers

Assocham president Sunil Kanoria said the government should commit maximum resources to the rural sector