As per RBI data, bank deposits stood at ?256.9 lakh crore as of May 15, 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.2% – well above the 10% growth recorded in the corresponding period last year – with time deposits leading the charge, rising 12.3% to ?225.2 lakh crore and accounting for 87.7% of total deposits.
Will RBI rate hikes intensify selloff in bank stocks? Analysts explain why fears may be overdone
Bank shares have endured steep declines as investors brace for imminent interest rate hikes from the RBI. Some analysts suggest that the recent selloff may