Archive · 31 Dec 2025
India's Youth Borrow Smarter in 2025
In 2025, young people in India are using credit in a smarter way.
They are taking loans to buy homes earlier, even though interest rates are higher.
More young adults are getting home loans, and they are borrowing larger amounts.
They are also using credit cards more carefully, preferring secured cards that are linked to their savings.
This helps them build a good credit history without spending too much.
Personal loans are also being used for short-term needs rather than big purchases.
Overall, young Indians are showing more discipline in how they use credit, which is good for both them and the lenders.
Home loan disbursements grew by 12% in 2025, with 16% of new borrowers under 30.
The average home loan size increased to Rs 37 lakh, up from Rs 29 lakh three years ago.
Secured credit card issuance rose by over 60%, while unsecured credit cards saw a sharp decline.
Over a third of new credit cardholders were under 30, with nearly one in ten under 25.
Personal loans grew by 35%, primarily driven by small, short-term loans used for cash management.
- Who
- Young Indians, particularly those under 30
- What
- A shift in credit usage towards smarter, more responsible borrowing
- When
- In 2025
- Where
- Across India, with major cities like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai leading in credit card adoption
- Why
- To build assets, manage short-term cash needs, and establish credit history responsibly
- Home Loan Growth
- 12%
- Young Home Loan Borrowers
- 16% under 30
- Average Home Loan Size
- Rs 37 lakh
- Joint Home Loan Ownership
- 58%
- Secured Credit Card Growth
- 60%
- New Cardholders Under 30
- Over a third
- Personal Loan Growth
- 35%
- Salaried Personal Loan Borrowers
- 70%