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Rural and semi-urban India fuels 14-16% credit growth
India’s credit growth has surged 14-16% in recent years, driven by rural and semi-urban areas, Livemint reports. Loans for gold, homes, and vehicles have increased, and unsecured credit has expanded rapidly through…
The Story in Brief
India’s credit growth has surged 14-16% in recent years, driven by rural and semi-urban areas, Livemint reports. Loans for gold, homes, and vehicles have increased, and unsecured credit has expanded rapidly through digital lending platforms. Despite this, India’s household debt-to-GDP ratio remains low compared to developed economies. The article notes that millions of first-time borrowers join the formal system annually, but segments like rural borrowers, gig workers, and women entrepreneurs remain underserved. The industry is working on better data infrastructure, tailored products, and financial literacy to reach these groups.
The Indian Opinion
The push for credit inclusion is welcome, but the rapid rise of unsecured digital loans invites caution. Optimists point to low household debt compared to developed countries, but they ignore the fragile repayment capacity of seasonal and gig workers. The real test will be the default rate on these unsecured loans over the next two years. Can India sustain this expansion without a spike in bad loans?
Source: livemint.com
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