NBFCs Account for Half of New-to-Credit Borrowers in India by June 2026
Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) now account for 50% of India's new-to-credit borrowers as of June 2026, up from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report. Consumer-durable loans, especially phone financing, have become the leading entry product for first-time borrowers, surpassing farm loans which dominated a decade ago. The study analyzed data from about 2,000 NBFCs, highlighting a shift in credit origination patterns within India's formal financial system.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 2 Oct, 06:33 pm. Other outlets followed.