Meanwhile, private consumption remains flat on the whole, although there are some weak indicators. Industrial production continues to decline considerably, reflecting these developments in final demand and strong excessiveness in inventories of electronic parts and materials. Corporate profits and business sentiment are also worsening, particularly in manufacturing. Affected by such developments, household income is weakening gradually.
Loans outstanding to SHGs were Rs. 28,038 crore while loans disbursed to MFIs by all agencies amounted to Rs. 13, 955 crore at the end March 2010. II.