On the other hand, due to the expectedly high imported quantity of key energy commodities – gas and oil, and a cautious approach to euro area growth, net exports are projected to provide a negative contribution to GDP this year.
Going forward, the knowledge gained from investment operations in government securities will help these banks set up a dynamic Treasury Department in each Head Office and facilitate effective funds management and asset-liability management and improve their profitability. I express my sincere thanks to NABARD and IDMD for coming forward to extend faculty support for conducting the Orientation Programmes.