This projection stands out as an exception compared to the trend observed in other emerging economies, where central bank rate actions typically mirror those of advanced economies.
Bank credit growth is expected to moderate 200 basis points (100 basis points is equal to 1 percentage point) to 14 per cent this year after an estimated robust growth of 16 per cent last financial year, according to Crisil Ratings.
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has reported an 18 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 21,384 crore for the quarter that ended in March, aided by strong credit growth.
This outlook comes amidst a backdrop of sustained momentum in credit growth, particularly across agriculture, MSME, and services sectors, as revealed by the latest credit growth numbers.
CareEdge Ratings estimates bank credit growth in India to be in the range of 14-14.5 per cent in financial year 2024-25. In current financial year 2023-24, credit offtake is anticipated to close with a growth of around 16 per cent excluding the HDFC merger.
Credit growth in India is expected to moderate down to 12-14 per cent on a yearly basis over the financial year 2024-25-2026-27 from the current 16.5 per cent, according to Emkay Institutional Equities.
The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed.
New Delhi [India], January 31: A study carried out by Home Credit India, a local arm of the leading global consumer finance provider, showed that the business-related borrowing increased in overall demand; up at 19% in 2023 from 14% in 2022. The study - How India Borrows Survey 2023 - furthe
The Congress has accused the Modi government of mismanaging the economy saying that RBI's October 2023 bulletin shows "extremely concerning economic trends" including a 47-year low in the savings growth rate, "ballooning fiscal deficit" and slowing credit growth to the industrial sector