Banks Flex Hard: Credit Hits 16% While Deposits Just Vibe

Alright, fam, banks are out here flexing with a 16% YOY glow-up in credit by April 30, 2026, up from last fortnight's 15%. Deposits? Just vibing at 12.3%, barely beating the previous 12.2%. Credit's booming thanks to MSMEs and corporates, with the banking scene hitting ₹212.12 trillion! But FY27 might be a wild ride with global chaos looming. Stay tuned!

Quick rundown

1.Bank credit grew by 16% YoY as of April 30, 2026.

2.Deposit growth was 12.3% YoY in the same period.

3.MSMEs and corporates are driving credit demand.

4.Credit stood at ₹212.12 trillion, deposits at ₹258.64 trillion.

5.FY27 may see moderated growth due to geopolitical factors.

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