Bank credit growth accelarates to 18.2pc as deposits rise

MUMBAI, 24 October Scheduled commercial banks had lent ₹2,27,42,777 crore as of 15 October 2026, 18.2% more than a year earlier, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s Weekly Statistical Supplement. A year ago credit was growing at 11.6%. Deposits, at ₹2,78,75,910 crore, grew 16.7%. At a glance Bank credit, 15 October 2026: ₹2,27,42,777 crore,…