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Bihar's Credit-Deposit Ratio Crosses 60% for First Time; Farmer Loan Portal Launched
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 12:32 AM
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Bihar has achieved a significant milestone, with its Credit-Deposit Ratio (CDR) surpassing 60 percent for the first time. The state also launched the 'Bihar Kisan Rin Portal' to facilitate agricultural credit.
Bihar has achieved a historic financial milestone, with its Credit-Deposit Ratio (CDR) exceeding 60 percent for the first time. This indicates a substantial increase in credit disbursement relative to deposits within the state's banking sector.
This achievement was noted during a state-level bankers' committee meeting. Alongside the improved CDR, the meeting also saw the launch of the 'Bihar Kisan Rin Portal'. This new digital platform is designed to streamline and enhance the process of providing agricultural loans to farmers across Bihar.
The state government has expressed optimism about these developments, viewing them as positive indicators for economic growth and improved financial inclusion, particularly within the agricultural community.
This achievement was noted during a state-level bankers' committee meeting. Alongside the improved CDR, the meeting also saw the launch of the 'Bihar Kisan Rin Portal'. This new digital platform is designed to streamline and enhance the process of providing agricultural loans to farmers across Bihar.
The state government has expressed optimism about these developments, viewing them as positive indicators for economic growth and improved financial inclusion, particularly within the agricultural community.