In absolute terms, credit disbursement to the agricultural sector increased by Rs28.674 billion in July-March 2011-12 from disbursement of Rs168.687 billion in the same period of last year. Five major commercial banks including Allied Bank, Habib Bank, MCB Bank, National Bank and United Bank lent a total of Rs107.640 billion to farmers in July-March 2011-12, up 15.41% from Rs93.268 billion disbursed in July-March 2010-11.
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, the largest specialised bank, loaned Rs37.844 billion, slightly higher by 1.26% when compared with loans of Rs37.371 billion given in the same period of last year.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 24th, 2012.
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