State-owned banks, including SBI and Bank of Baroda, aimed to raise nearly ₹20,000 crore by month’s end through debt markets, responding to a credit growth outpacing deposit growth. SBI planned to raise ₹5,000 crore-10,000 crore with tier-2 bonds, and Canara Bank would issue AT-1 bonds worth up to ₹4,000 crore to meet financial demands.
Shifting Gears: PSBs borrow more to cater to credit demand as deposits lag
Public sector banks are borrowing more to fund lending expansion. Deposits are not keeping pace with credit growth for these banks. Private banks show stronger