Market News· Published 26 September 2026· 4 min read
Nifty Bank & Financial Services Pulse: Credit Growth and Rate Expectations (26 September 2026)
The financial services cluster on the National Stock Exchange accounts for the largest weighting in the benchmark Nifty 50. In recent sessions, institutional flows have reflected a focus on net interest margins (NIMs) and credit expansion across private and public sector lenders.
Structural Drivers for Indian Banking
- Credit Expansion: Systemic bank credit growth continues at healthy double-digit rates, supported by retail personal loans, auto finance, and corporate working capital.
- Asset Quality: Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) across commercial banks remain at multi-year lows, supported by stringent SARFAESI and IBC resolution frameworks.
- Deposit Competition: Banks continue to offer competitive term deposit rates to match ongoing retail credit appetite.
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