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India's bank credit growth edges up to 16.23% from 16%

Bank credit growth ticked up marginally in mid-May.

29 May 2026

The read

Bank credit growth in India rose to 16.23% in mid-May from 16% in the previous period. The modest acceleration suggests that lending activity continues to expand at a steady pace, though the change is incremental. The reading points to sustained demand for credit without indicating a sharp pickup or slowdown.

Key numbers

  • Actual: 16.23
  • Previous: 16