Archive · 5 Jan 2026
RBI to Meet NBFC Chiefs Amid Credit Growth Concerns
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is going to meet with the leaders of some non-banking finance companies (NBFCs).
This is because NBFCs are growing faster than banks in giving out loans, and they are also borrowing more money from outside.
The RBI is worried about this because it could cause problems if the value of money changes a lot.
They also want to make sure that banks are being careful because they are lending more to these NBFCs.
The RBI governor has already warned banks to be vigilant, even though the banking sector is doing better this year.
Meanwhile, Small Finance Banks (SFBs) are also growing, with some reporting over 20% growth in loans and deposits, but they are facing some challenges in the microfinance segment.
RBI to meet NBFC chiefs to discuss credit growth and external funding reliance.
NBFCs' credit growth at 21.1% year-on-year, outpacing banks' 11% growth.
Consumer segment advances for NBFCs grew by 21.3% year-on-year.
NBFCs' reliance on external funding increases susceptibility to exchange rate volatility.
RBI governor cautioned banks to avoid complacency and remain vigilant.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and NBFC chiefs
- What
- Meeting to discuss credit growth and external funding reliance
- When
- Soon (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Location not specified
- Why
- To address concerns about NBFCs' credit growth outpacing banks and their reliance on external funding
NBFCs
RBI
Credit Growth
NBFCs
NBFCs are experiencing significant credit growth, with a 21.1% year-on-year increase, outpacing banks' 11% growth.
RBI
RBI is concerned about the rapid credit growth and the potential risks associated with it, including susceptibility to exchange rate volatility.
External Funding Reliance
NBFCs
NBFCs are increasingly relying on external funding, which can be beneficial for their growth.
RBI
RBI is cautious about the reliance on external funding due to the risks it poses, such as exposure to exchange rate volatility.
- Meeting Purpose
- Discuss credit growth and external funding reliance
- NBFC Credit Growth
- 21.1% year-on-year as of September 2025
- Bank Credit Growth
- 11% year-on-year as of September 2025
- Consumer Segment Growth (NBFCs)
- 21.3% year-on-year as of September 2025
- Consumer Segment Growth (Banks)
- 16.8% year-on-year as of September 2025
- Foreign Currency Borrowings Hedged
- 86%
- RBI Governor
- Sanjay Malhotra
- Report Source
- Financial Stability Report (FSR)
- SFB Loan Book Growth Projection (FY2026)
- 18-20%
- SFB Loan Book Growth Projection (FY2027)
- 22-25%
- Top Performing SFB in Advances
- Suryoday SFB (23.5% Y-o-Y growth)
- Top Performing SFB in Deposits
- Suryoday SFB (32.5% Y-o-Y growth)