Indian banks' outstanding loans (INLOAN=ECI) expanded 11.4% year-on-year in the fortnight to November 14, outpacing deposit growth (INDEP=ECI) of 10.2%, per latest RBI data. The persistent credit-deposit gap signals robust loan demand amid moderating deposit accretion, prompting banks to tap CDs and term funding aggressively.
Reserve Bank of India's fortnightly statistical supplement shows banking system credit growth accelerating to 11.4% yoy as of November 14, up from recent prints around 11.3%, while deposits grew a steadier 10.2%—leaving the credit-deposit ratio elevated near 80%. The divergence reflects strong corporate and retail borrowing, particularly post-festive season, tempered by softer CASA inflows and competition from equity markets.
Banks issued nearly ₹55,000 crore in certificates of deposit during the fortnight at yields of 5.5-6.63%, underscoring liability-side pressures as term deposit growth lags. Private banks lead credit expansion while public sector lenders focus on deposit mobilisation to narrow LDR gaps flagged by RBI. Overall system credit stands around ₹194-195 trillion against deposits of ₹242 trillion.
Key highlights
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Loans (INLOAN=ECI): +11.4% yoy to Nov 14 (vs ~11.3% prior fortnight).
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Deposits (INDEP=ECI): +10.2% yoy, creating ~120 bps credit-deposit growth gap.
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CD issuance: ₹55k crore raised at 5.5-6.63% yields to fund loan book.
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Trend: Credit picks up on festive demand; deposits steady but CASA growth muted.
Sources: RBI Weekly Statistical Supplement; Business Standard; Economic Times; Financial Express.