India's non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are anticipated to see their loan books expand by 15-17% in the fiscal year 2025-26. This growth is largely attributed to recent GST rate cuts, which are expected to stimulate consumer demand and improve credit appetite. Despite a positive outlook, ICRA has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding asset quality, particularly in segments vulnerable to economic shocks.
The loan book of India's non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is projected to grow by 15-17% in FY 2025-26, supported by GST rate cuts and better liquidity conditions, according to rating agency ICRA.
NBFCs reported a strong expansion of17% in FY25 and 24% in FY24, and the latest GST reforms are expected to sustain the momentum.
GST Reforms and Credit Growth
The recent GST rate cuts are likely to boost consumer demand and improve credit appetite among borrowers. This will directly suppor
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FAQ :
The NBFC loan book is projected to grow by 15-17% in FY 2025-26.
Recent GST rate cuts and improved liquidity conditions are supporting the growth of NBFCs.
Asset quality risks remain, with pressure in segments vulnerable to income shocks and demand weakness, such as textiles, and potential difficulties for employees in these sectors to service loans.
ICRA projects that the credit cost of NBFCs could rise by around 30 basis points in FY26 compared to the previous year.
Loans to small businesses, unsecured personal loans, and consumption loans constituted nearly 34% of the NBFCs' total credit book of Rs 35 trillion as of March 2025.