Indian Banking Sector Apr 2026

Gross non-performing assets (GNPA) reached a decade low of 2.1% by September 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently implemented significant updates to modernize the system: Indian banking sector

As of April 1, 2026, banks must update credit scores (CIBIL) every 7 days instead of monthly for better real-time tracking. Gross non-performing assets (GNPA) reached a decade low of 2

Banks are transitioning from an "incurred loss" model to a forward-looking ECL framework , aligning with global IFRS 9 standards. Banks recorded a massive net profit of $37

Banks recorded a massive net profit of $37.5 billion (a 39% year-on-year increase) in FY24, with public sector banks contributing nearly half ($17.5 billion).

The sector maintains a robust Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 17.4% , well above regulatory requirements.

Foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans (home/car) have been removed, and biometric authentication (fingerprint/Face ID) is becoming compulsory for digital payments.