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Pakistan Sees 18% Surge in Bank Deposits Amid High Interest Rates

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By Web Desk Published November 13, 2023 3 Min Read
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Pakistan witnessed a substantial increase in bank deposits, reaching Rs26.398 trillion, an 18% surge from the previous year.

The growth, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), is attributed to the country offering the highest interest rates in Asia, drawing in savers. Despite this yearly jump, the increase was a modest 0.3% from September’s Rs26.318 trillion.

Several key factors have been driving this deposit growth. High-interest rates are a major attraction for savers, encouraging them to deposit their funds in banks. Additionally, remittance inflows from overseas Pakistani workers have contributed to this rise. The banking sector’s expansion, with more branches opening, has also played a role in attracting more deposits. Analysts note that the crackdown on illegal currency trade and dollar smuggling, prompting people to convert foreign currencies into rupees and deposit them in banks, further fueled this growth. Overseas remittances showed a significant increase of 12% in October, reaching $2.5 billion.

Impact on Banking Sector and Future Outlook

This remarkable deposit growth will boost bank earnings in the coming months, even if interest rates decline. The future of interest rates, influenced by government borrowing needs, currency devaluation, and inflation forecasts, remains critical. While the market had anticipated high interest rates to persist, recent developments suggest a possible rate cut in the upcoming SBP monetary policy review.

Banks have seen an 8% year-on-year increase in advances and a 27% rise in investments. The investment-to-deposit ratio (IDR) climbed to 88%, while the advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR) dropped to 45.1%. This shift indicates that banks earn more from government securities due to their attractive yields. The SBP’s recent injection of Rs4.65 trillion into banks, aimed at preventing liquidity shortages, highlights the active role of the central bank in managing market dynamics.

Broad money (M2) growth has slowed to 12.9% due to reduced private sector credit and a seasonal dip in commodity operation financing. Reserve money growth has also decelerated since June, mainly due to decreased currency circulation. Despite these trends, the net foreign assets of the SBP and the banking system have increased, leading to an improvement in the composition of both M2 and reserve money. These monetary developments reflect the complex dynamics of Pakistan’s financial landscape, with the banking sector playing a crucial role in the country’s economic stability.

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