WOMEN- Missing Link

Detailed analysis of the distribution of deposits by interest rates, duration of deposits and relevant attributes of borrowers would have thrown useful light on the savers' asset preferences. Likewise, an analysis of data on the end-use of deposits, borrower-wise, would have provided the necessary guidance to policy in this regard. One hopes that the position with regard to deposits with non-banking companies would be kept under constant review with the help of the data that are being collected by the authorities.