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Banking sector expected to play critical role in India’s long-term growth

India’s banking sector will play a critical role in supporting the country’s journey towards becoming a developed economy under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, according to State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Mr. C. S. Setty. Speaking at the Financial Express Modern BFSI Summit, he highlighted that India’s transformation into a developed nation will require sustained investment across infrastructure, manufacturing, innovation and emerging industries, creating significant financing requirements over the coming decades. The banking sector remains a key channel for mobilising savings, supporting entrepreneurship and facilitating capital formation, while ensuring that financial resources are directed towards productive sectors of the economy. Growing credit demand, expanding financial inclusion and increasing formalisation are also expected to strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic growth and development.

The evolving financial landscape is creating new opportunities for banks to support sectors such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. Mr. Setty emphasised the importance of collaboration between banks, capital markets, insurance companies and pension funds to meet India’s long-term financing needs and support large-scale investment projects. He also highlighted the growing role of technology, Artificial Intelligence and digital financial services in improving operational efficiency, customer experience and financial accessibility. With stronger balance sheets, improved asset quality and ongoing digital transformation, India’s banking system is well positioned to support investment-led growth and innovation. The sector’s ability to channel capital towards strategic sectors and strengthen financial inclusion make it a key enabler of India’s ambition to achieve developed-economy status by 2047.

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