Credit Growth

Geopolitical risks may keep credit-deposit gap elevated: SBI report

SBI Economic Research says prolonged geopolitical tensions and supply shocks could keep credit growth ahead of deposits, though FCNR(B) inflows may improve deposit mobilisation

Bank of Maharashtra posts 27% loan growth, business crosses ₹6.5 trn in Q1

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Monday said it has recorded a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in its total credit to Rs 3.06 lakh crore in the June quarter. The Pune-based public sector lender's outstanding credit stood at Rs 2.41 lakh crore at the end of the April-June quarter of FY26, BoM said in a regulatory filing. The total credit included loans to the retail, agriculture and MSME (RAM) segments, which grew 25 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.87 lakh crore, it said. During the quarter, the bank's exposure to corporate credit also crossed Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 1.11 lakh crore, registering an increase of 21 per cent. The lender reported a 13 per cent rise in total deposits to Rs 3.44 lakh crore in the reporting quarter against Rs 3.05 lakh crore at the end of the first quarter of the previous financial year. As a result, the total business (total credit and deposits) of the bank registered an increase of 19 per cent to Rs 6.51 lakh crore compared with Rs 5.46 lakh crore at the end

Q1 results preview: Banks' earnings may reflect healthy loan growth

Healthy credit growth and treasury gains are expected to lift banks' Q1FY27 profits, while asset quality remains stable despite concerns over the West Asia conflict

Banks strengthen deposit base as credit growth outpaces liabilities

Crisil says banks continue to prioritise CASA mobilisation as credit growth outpaces deposits and competition for retail funds keeps funding costs under pressure

Bank credit outpaced non-bank funding to commercial sector: RBI data

Non-food bank credit rose 17.4 per cent year-on-year in May, outpacing growth in non-bank funding and lifting total credit to the commercial sector

Bank lending in India hits two-year high as firms favour loans over bonds

Credit growth expanded at 16.2 per cent in the year through May 15, the fastest clip since June 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India data

Now, over a third of term deposits ₹5 crore+ accounts: RBI data

Large-ticket deposits are gaining prominence as banks struggle to mobilise retail savings, increasing reliance on a small pool of high-value depositors

More women seeking biz loans but two-thirds remain outside formal system

More Indian women are seeking business and retail loans, but nearly two-thirds still remain outside the formal credit system

Gold loans lead retail credit growth as lenders pivot to secured assets

Retail loans rose 16.6 per cent to Rs 170.2 trillion in FY26, with gold loans emerging as the fastest-growing segment amid rising bullion prices and regulatory easing

Credit growth in FY27 could touch 14% despite West Asia crisis: PNB MD

PNB sees credit growth touching 14% in FY27 despite West Asia risks, with ECLGS 5.0 expected to support MSMEs and sustain lending momentum

Retail, agri credit growth pace to continue: Indian Bank MD & CEO

Indian Bank's CEO flags continued deposit pressure and cautious margin outlook even as credit growth and asset quality remain stable

Weekly economy wrap: GST hits record, FDI rules ease, credit slows

Economy wrap April 27-May 3: India's economy showed mixed signals this week as GST collections hit a record, credit growth slowed and policy moves spanned FDI, trade, energy and statistical reforms

Credit growth to slip below 12% in FY27 amid global uncertainties: Icra

Icra expects bank credit growth to ease below 12 per cent in FY27 as West Asia conflict, higher oil prices and deposit competition weigh on lending, margins and asset quality

Industrial credit growth seen at 9-13% in Jan-June: Ficci-IBA survey

Industrial credit growth seen at 9-13% in H1 2026, led by capex revival and infrastructure demand, with banks signalling steady, not sharp, expansion

HDFC Bank to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum, cautious on FY27

HDFC Bank plans to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum but avoids FY27 guidance, citing geopolitical risks, while focusing on stable funding metrics and balanced growth

Banking sector resilient; 11-13% credit growth for Jan-June likely: Survey

India's banking sector remains resilient in the backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainties, with a majority of bankers anticipating a non-food credit growth of 11-13 per cent during January-June 2026, according to the FICCI-IBA Bankers' Survey unveiled on Sunday. The outlook is supported by improving balance sheets, steady economic activity, sustained demand across multiple segments of the economy with robust retail and SME credit momentum, and early signs of revival in private capital expenditure. In contrast, industrial credit growth is expected to expand at a more measured pace, reflecting a gradual recovery rather than a sharp acceleration. The outlook suggests steady investment activity led by infrastructure development, manufacturing-linked sectors, and government-led capital expenditure. Term loan demand is expected to be largely driven by infrastructure, real estate, auto and auto components, pharmaceuticals, and emerging sectors such as data centres and defence-relat

Credit growth outpaces deposit mobilisation in FY26 despite easing

Bank credit growth continued to exceed deposit mobilisation in FY26, highlighting persistent funding pressures for lenders despite a year-on-year improvement in both metrics

India's liquidity surplus hides deeper funding stress in banking system

Despite a headline liquidity surplus, India's banking system faces tightening funding conditions, rising short-term rates, and persistent external pressures weighing on liquidity

NBFCs likely to report strong March-quarter profit despite margin pressure

NBFCs are likely to report healthy Q4FY26 earnings on steady credit demand, though elevated funding costs and geopolitical risks may weigh on margins and asset quality

Govt plans ₹2.5 trn credit guarantee scheme for businesses hit by Iran war

The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the government