Banking/Finance
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Updated on 11 Nov 2025, 11:15 am
Reviewed By
Simar Singh | Whalesbook News Team
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India's ambitious 'Viksit Bharat' plan aims for a $30 trillion economy by 2047. To achieve this, the government estimates a staggering requirement of $40 trillion in non-financial bank credit. This is a massive leap from the current banking system credit, estimated at about $2 trillion to $2.25 trillion, supporting a $3.73 trillion economy.
Achieving this goal means bank credit needs to grow almost 20 times in 21 years. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary, M Nagaraju, stated that credit must grow at an average of 13.3% annually, while the GDP needs to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.3%.
Impact: This news is highly significant for the Indian stock market. It signals immense growth potential for the banking and financial services sector. Banks will need substantial capital infusion and strategic expansion to meet these targets. The potential for new bank licenses, alongside the evolution of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Small Finance Banks into universal banks, presents significant opportunities and potential structural changes in the financial landscape. It indicates a strong governmental push towards economic expansion, heavily reliant on the financial system's capacity. Rating: 9/10
Terms: Viksit Bharat: A vision for a developed India by the year 2047. CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): The average annual rate of growth of an investment over a specified period longer than one year. CRAR (Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio): A measure indicating how much capital a bank has available compared to its risk-weighted assets, showing its financial health. NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies): Financial institutions that offer banking services but do not hold a banking license. Small Finance Bank: A specific type of bank in India created to promote financial inclusion. DFS Secretary: The Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, a senior government official responsible for financial sector policy.