Puducherry, March 2 -- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected a Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) outlay of Rs 12,674.61 crore for the Union Territory of Puducherry for 2026-27.

The PLP outlines the potential available for bank finance in the coming financial year and serves as the basis for banks to prepare their annual credit plans for branches in the Union Territory.

Agriculture Receives Largest Share

Under the sector-wise projections, agriculture accounts for the largest share of Rs 7,728.21 crore, constituting 61 percent of the total outlay. This includes Rs 7,513.02 crore under farm credit, Rs 50.68 crore for agriculture infrastructure and Rs 164.51 crore for ancillary activities.

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