Banks leaning on CDs for near-term funding needs

Facing deposit mobilization challenges, Indian banks turned to certificates of deposit (CDs) for funding needs, with a 38% increase in issuances in July. Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, and HDFC Bank were key players. Banks opted for shorter-tenure CDs driven by market uncertainty and the need to address funding gaps without constraining credit uptake.
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