Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Indian Bankers Warn of Deposit Shifts and Rising Fraud
Imagine banks are like stores where people keep their money.
The people who run these stores (bankers) say there's plenty of money available right now.
However, some customers are changing how they keep their money in the bank, and some bad guys are trying to steal money.
The amount of money that people save in banks has changed, going from most to big companies saving in banks.
They are worried about people's accounts being used to trick others into losing their money.
They're trying to stop this by improving their technology, even if it costs a lot of money.
The bankers don't think they'll lower the interest rates for borrowing money soon.
They think things will get better, and their ability to earn money will pick up later in the year.
Bankers report ample liquidity in the financial system.
Household deposits have decreased, replaced by institutional money.
A rise in fraudulent 'mule accounts' poses a growing challenge.
Banks are investing in technology to combat fraud.
Most bankers do not anticipate an immediate rate cut.
- Who
- Indian Bankers
- What
- Addressing deposit shifts, fraud risks, and financial stability
- When
- Anticipated pressure on margins in the near term.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss the impact of shifting deposits and fraud
- Deposit Shift
- Household deposits fell from 64% to 60% in three years
- Fraud Concern
- Banks face rising fraud, including misuse of accounts.
- Liquidity
- Bankers agree liquidity is ample
- Rate Cut Outlook
- Most bankers rule out a rate cut in October.
- NIM Forecast
- Margins may see near-term pressure, recovery by December.