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Bank Credit Surges 20% as Industry and Services Borrowing Accelerates
This 'Insights' piece from Lumic delves into the recent surge in bank credit, which has seen a significant 20% jump. This acceleration is largely driven by increased borrowing from the industrial and services sectors. RBI data reveals that bank credit to industry specifically grew by a robust 20% in July, a marked increase from last year's 6.5%. The services sector also witnessed substantial growth, with credit jumping 22.9%, particularly boosted by NBFCs, trade, and commercial real estate. Key industrial segments like infrastructure, engineering, metals, and chemicals have shown strong credit expansion. This trend indicates a positive momentum in corporate lending and suggests a potential uptick in the investment cycle and capex in the Indian economy. The banking sector in India appears poised for continued strength.
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