India
India’s digital NBFCs poised for strong loan growth through 2030
India’s digital NBFCs poised for strong loan growth through 2030
																					
							Rising digital adoption and a supportive regulatory framework will push growth.
						
					
					
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											India’s bank lending expands as GST cuts spur credit growth
																					
							As of 3 October 2025, total bank credit rose 11.4% year-on-year.
						
					
					
				How India’s credit card spending rose 14% in August
																					
							CareEdge expects spending to pick up from September.
						
					
					
				India’s retail payments now 99.8% digital: CareEdge
																					
							Cards and prepaid instruments are stable or in decline as UPI increases in popularity.
						
					
					
				HDFC Bank noted for effective risk controls and employee well-being
																					
							It got its highest score on the social pillar of ESG, based on NSE’s report.
						
					
					
				Citi’s India IPO pipeline ‘largest on record’
																					
							India’s overall IPOs are expected to hit between US$15b to US$20b through Q3 2026.
						
					
					
				Why Indian banks are seen to absorb loan losses
																					
							S&P also said earnings are likely to moderate but remain above long-term averages. 
						
					
					
				SMBC Group establishes offshoring hub in Chennai, India
																					
							The offshore hub will ensure stable systems development and operations, the bank said.
						
					
					
				India’s consumer loan market to reach $1t in 2029
																					
							Increased disposable income is driving demand for housing, vehicles, and durables.
						
					
					
				SMBC’s Bengalaru branch commences operations
																					
							Satoshi Onoe serves as head of the branch.
						
					
					
				India’s central bank establishes regulatory review cell
																					
							It will ensure the systemic internal review of regulations every 5-7 years.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: Yes Bank ex-CEO charged; US banks cut rates
																					
							And a software used by Aussie banks’ is being tested for a possible teen social media ban.
						
					
					
				India’s Bank of Baroda teams up with SIDBI to back MSE sustainability
																					
							It is part of the bank’s efforts to foster a greener and more sustainable future.
						
					
					
				India’s HDFC Bank invests in quantum-safe cybersecurity firm QNu Labs
																					
							QNu Labs was founded in 2016 and incubated at ITT Madras Research Park.
						
					
					
				AU Small Finance Bank launches digital payment service for Indians abroad
																					
							The service allows payments for domestic transactions.
						
					
					
				Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks
																					
							Credit losses may rise in the next 12-24 months but still better than averages.
						
					
					
				Indian banks face modest exposure to US tariff-hit sectors
																					
							They should be able to manage the credit costs and asset quality.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                
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