Banks' loans are projected to grow at a rate of 12-13% in the fiscal year 2026 according to rating agencies.
Asset quality is expected to be stable with a gross non-performing assets ratio of approximately 2.4% by March 31, 2026.
Banking system credit growth is estimated at 13-13.5% in FY26, considering the impact of RBI's advisory on risk weight assets and credit extended to NBFCs.
The BFSI sector has faced challenges in asset quality and profitability, particularly in microfinance and unsecured business loan segments.