Indian Banks Report Credit Growth Outpacing Deposits in Q2 with Rising Advances Against Fixed Deposits
In the second quarter, Indian banks reported credit growth outpacing deposit growth, with Canara Bank's credit rising 19.4% and deposits 13.1%, and Indian Bank showing 16.6% credit growth against 12.4% deposit growth. RBI data indicated a 43.2% year-on-year increase in bank advances against fixed deposits, reaching Rs 2.04 lakh crore by August 31, 2026. The rise in advances includes loans against FCNR(B) deposits, which have seen significant inflows, supporting banks' credit expansion despite slower deposit growth.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Sept, 03:30 pm. Other outlets followed.