Growth of Banking Sector - Infographic

According to RBI’s Scheduled Banks’ Statement, deposits of all scheduled banks collectively surged by a whopping Rs 2.04 lakh crore (US$ 2,452.00 billion) as on FY24.

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Robust
Demand

*Indian Fintech industry currently is US$ 111 billion and estimated to be at US$ 421 billion by 2029. India has the 3rd largest FinTech ecosystem globally.

* BCG predicts that the proportion of digital payments will grow to 65% by 2026.​

*That demand seems particularly strong when it comes to the critical need of protecting consumer data, where incumbent banks have a trust advantage. Some super apps may also turn to banks for access to banking licenses and to meet other regulatory requirements.​

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Innovation in
Services

*In the recent period, technological innovations have led to marked improvements in efficiency, productivity, quality, inclusion and competitiveness in the extension of financial services, especially in the area of digital lending. ​

*Digitalization of Agri-finance was conceptualized jointly by the Reserve Bank and the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). This will enable delivery of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans in a fully digital and hassle-free manner. ​

*In Union Budget 2023, the KYC process will be streamlined by using a 'risk-based' strategy rather than a 'one size fits all' approach. ​

*In September 2023, Hitachi Payment Services launched India's first-ever UPI-ATM with NPCI.​

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Business
Fundamentals

*The Indian banking industry has been on an upward trajectory aided by strong economic growth, rising disposable incomes, increasing consumerism and easier access to credit.

*Digital modes of payments have grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years.

*As on July 2024, there were 602 banks actively using UPI. The total number of digital transactions during this period amounted to 15.08 billion, with a total value of US$ 25.27 billion (Rs. 2.1 trillion).

Policy Support

Policy
Support

* The RBI has launched a pilot to digitalize KCC lending in a bid for efficiency, higher cost savings, and reduction of TAT. This is expected to transform the flow of credit in the rural economy. ​

*In November 2022, RBI launched a pilot project on central bank digital currency (CBDC).​

*In Union Budget 2023, a national financial information registry would be constructed to serve as the central repository for financial and ancillary data.​

*In March 2023, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), in collaboration with Airtel, announced the launch of WhatsApp Banking Services for IPPB customers in Delhi.​

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Last updated: Sep, 2024

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