Indian telecom major Bharti Airtel said on Monday it plans to invest 200 billion rupees ($2.2 billion) into its financial services arm over the coming years, as it ramps up its push into digital lending.

China is expected to maintain its benchmark lending rates for the third consecutive month in August, according to a Reuters survey, News.Az reports.

China cut its key lending rates by 10 basis points on Tuesday, as a stronger yuan and easing trade tensions offer it room for monetary easing aimed at boosting its economy.

China is expected to keep its benchmark lending rates unchanged at the upcoming monthly fixing on Monday, according to a Reuters survey.