Credit Quote by Arundhati Bhattacharya
“Lending rate is a function of both liquidity as well as credit demand.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Financial Sector Conference, 2018
Lending rates depend on how much money is available and how much borrowers want it.
In simple terms: Rates reflect liquidity and demand.
Balance supply and demand to set rates.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- loan pricing
- bank policy
- investment decisions
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage rate risk in volatile markets?
- What tools help balance liquidity and demand?
Market shocks can distort liquidity, affecting rates.