Non-bank lenders in India have expanded their deposit base by 21% in FY24, outpacing banks’ 13.5% growth, according to RBI data. Major NBFCs like Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance offer higher interest rates than banks, making them attractive to savers. The number of deposit-taking NBFCs has been reduced to 25 from 34 last year.
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