Eastern and northeastern regions of the country have played a key role with the highest share of loan portfolio at 35 per cent.

MSMEs contribute 6.11 pc to the manufacturing GDP, 24.63 pc to the GDP from service activities, and 33.4 pc to manufacturing output.

Overseas education continues to be an attractive proposition for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

As per the report India, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico have the most favourable conditions for inclusive finance.

The task force will draw up a 'National Infrastructure Pipeline' of Rs 100 lakh crore, the finance ministry said.

Companies are very despondent about the cost of capital. They are also less cheerful than earlier on availability of funding.

SBI has also cut the credit period for dealers to 60 days from 90 days.

Earlier she said that the objective her government was to empower citizens for a strong nation.

Save before spending. The practice of saving adds to one’s psychological wellbeing.