Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Credit in crisis!


July 15, 2014
  • Despite low interest rate environment, banking sector advances to private sector dips by 2.2% in May hot on the heels of 3.3% drop in April
  • CB says continued low inflation regime should encourage banks to further reduce lending rates by tightening their spreads
  • Revival in credit envisaged from second half onwards; new support for pawning-based lending to help