Regional Rural Banks’ gross loans rise 10.3% to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26, priority sector lending remains strong

August 18, 2026 7:27 PM

Regional Rural Banks’ gross loans rise 10.3% to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26, priority sector lending remains strong

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) recorded strong growth in credit delivery during 2025-26, with their gross loans outstanding rising 10.3 per cent to ₹5.78 lakh crore, up from ₹5.24 lakh crore in the previous financial year, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. The performance highlights the continued role of RRBs in expanding institutional credit in rural areas, supporting agriculture, micro-enterprises and other underserved sections of the economy. RRBs also maint...

Revised RBI priority sector lending norms to further boost economy: SBI report

March 26, 2025 11:53 AM

Revised RBI priority sector lending norms to further boost economy: SBI report

The recent amendments to the priority sector lending (PSL) guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are expected to accelerate economic growth and strengthen key sectors such as MSMEs, agriculture and allied industries, housing, and exports, according to a report by SBI Research released on Wednesday. This week, the RBI issued revised PSL guidelines to facilitate better targeting of bank credit toward priority sectors. The new guidelines will come into effect from April 1. According to th...