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Inflation squeezes households as Lebanon's economic crisis persists

Lebanon's economic crisis has dragged on since 2019. A re-igniting of Israel's war with Hezbollah derailed the weak recovery seen last year. The World Bank now forecasts that the Lebanese economy will shrink by 6.4 percent this year, with inflation expected to reach around 17.5 percent. A growing divide is visible everywhere: in households, in businesses and even in consumer habits. Our…

Inflation squeezes households as Lebanon's economic crisis persists

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – The Konark Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ulhasnagar – Extension of Period

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Konark Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ulhasnagar vide Directive No.

  • Reserve Bank of India extends directive for Konark Urban Co-operative Bank.
  • Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S592/45-11-001/2024-25 extended to January 23, 2027.
  • Extension made for public interest, not bank's financial position.

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