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It is a half-yearly publication, with contributions from all financial sector regulators.

  • It presents the collective assessment of the Financial Stability and Development Council subcommittee on current and emerging risks to the stability of the Indian financial system.

Key Highlights: 

  • Resilient Indian Economy: Gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.6 % in 2024-25, aided by a revival in rural consumption, Government spending, & services exports. 
  • Government Finance: Central government's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decrease from its pandemic peak of 62.7% (2020-21) to 56.8% by 2024-25. 
    • States' outstanding liabilities are projected to decline from 31% to 28.8% during same period.
  • Stable Financial System: The soundness of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) has been bolstered by strong profitability, declining non-performing assets & adequate capital and liquidity buffers.

About FSDC

  • Genesis: It is Non-statutory body set up by the Government as the apex-level forum in 2010.
  • Chairmen:Union Finance Minister.
  • Members: Heads of financial sector Regulators (RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, IRDA & FMC), Finance Secretary, etc. In 2018, FSDC was reconstituted to include more members.
  • Functions: The Council deals, inter-alia, with issues relating to financial stability, financial sector development, and inter–regulatory coordination, etc.
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