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# Sberbank halts subsidized agricultural lending in Russia

Publication Date: 15.01.2025, 10:00

The bank accounted for 35% of funding for the Russian agricultural complex.

Sberbank announced its decision to exit the subsidized lending program for agriculture — a move that might set a precedent for other Russian financial institutions. This departure is significant as Sberbank accounted for 35% of the financing in Russia’s Agricultural Sector. The bank’s leadership cited an unfavorable market situation and high central bank rates as the primary reasons for this decision.

This development has already prompted concerns in various regions about the future availability of subsidized loans for farmers. The credit volume previously managed by Sberbank is expected to be redistributed among other banks, though the impact on the agricultural sector remains uncertain.

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