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Banks Face Rising Loan Default Risk as Major Borrowing Sectors Increase Exposure, Billions at Stake
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Loan Default Threat Looms: Retail, MSME Sectors Drive Risk, Billions at Stake
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19-03-2026, 10:19
Loan Default Threat Looms: Retail, MSME Sectors Drive Risk, Billions at Stake
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Indian banks face a new threat of loan defaults, particularly from the retail and small enterprise sectors, which are major borrowers.
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Rating agency ICRA and ASSOCHAM report indicates emerging pressures could lead to increased defaults, impacting MSME loan access.
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Despite the rising risk, the overall impact on asset quality is expected to be limited, with GNPA and NNPA remaining favorable.
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ICRA projects strong loan growth of 13.7-14.3% for FY2025-26, with retail and MSMEs continuing to drive demand.
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A default risk of Rs 1 to 2 lakh crore could emerge from affected MSMEs and retail borrowers facing job losses.
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