Lenders Favor Existing Borrowers as Corporates Raise Rs 2,520 Crore via Bonds
Lenders are increasingly reluctant to extend credit to new-to-credit (NTC) borrowers, with only 13% of loans in FY26 going to this group compared to 32% in FY17, despite a rise in credit-eligible individuals. Private lenders are particularly cautious, favoring existing customers. Meanwhile, several corporates, including Jio Credit and Hero Fincorp, raised Rs 2,520 crore through corporate bond issuances ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming monetary policy review, signaling cautious market activity.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 30 Jul, 01:30 pm. Other outlets followed.
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