
State Bank of India's annual report reveals that 76% of its personal loan recoveries happen without active collection efforts. The bank's Xpress Credit book stood at Rs 3.76 lakh crore as of…
State Bank of India's annual report reveals that 76% of its personal loan recoveries happen without active collection efforts. The bank's Xpress Credit book stood at Rs 3.76 lakh crore as of March 2026, with 28 lakh customers borrowing a combined Rs 2.58 lakh crore during the year.
The high recovery rate suggests strong borrower discipline and efficient pre-emptive measures. NDTV Profit reports that this reliance on passive recovery could highlight robust underwriting standards, though it may mask underlying risks if economic conditions shift.
The narrative that SBI's passive recovery rate signals effortless lending success is too rosy. It ignores that personal loans often go sour when borrowers face sudden income shocks, not poor intentions. The real test will come if interest rates rise or employment dips, can these invisible collections hold up? Watch the slippage ratio in the next quarterly report for a clearer answer.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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