Credit card issuers in India experienced a decline in new card additions in June 2025. Reserve Bank of India data indicates overall industry growth turned negative for the first time since Covid-19. Credit card spending also decreased. ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw significant drops in cards in use. Banks are now focusing on high-quality customers.
Why FIIs are dumping bluechips to hunt small & midcaps
Foreign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India’s top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies. This strategic repositioning is