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.
FPIs heavily bearish, but that may well be a bullish signal
This was closer to 2024’s lows of 12.7% on June 4, which was seen at the start of June 2024 during the once-in-five-year mega event