Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged NBFCs to strive for at least 50% of the total loan volume disbursed by scheduled commercial banks in India and deepen partnerships with banks and fintechs.
She emphasized stronger collaboration between NBFCs, public sector banks, and fintechs, encouraging PSU banks to proactively engage with NBFCs for co-lending opportunities and enhance priority sector lending.
Sitharaman highlighted the importance of technology adoption, calling for 100% digital processes across the loan life cycle and the development of common technology standards for all registered NBFCs.
The minister also mentioned regulatory measures by the RBI to improve credit outlook, urged NBFCs to pass on benefits of lower funding costs to borrowers, and advised non-bank lenders to balance growth with governance and risk management.