Indian Bank and UCO Bank Report Credit Growth Supported by Foreign Currency Deposits
Indian Bank and UCO Bank have reported strong credit growth supported by foreign currency deposits. Indian Bank plans to raise $500 million through external commercial borrowings by December, with a corporate loan pipeline of Rs 63,000 crore. UCO Bank raised $730 million via FCNR deposits, exceeding its target, to support liquidity and avoid high-cost bulk deposits. Both banks emphasize growth in retail, agriculture, MSME sectors, and corporate lending, while focusing on increasing low-cost CASA deposits amid competitive banking conditions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 21 Oct, 04:33 am. Other outlets followed.
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