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Shifting Gears: PSBs borrow more to cater to credit demand as deposits lag

IN · 2026-08-26

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Key takeaway

Public sector banks increase borrowing to meet credit demand.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerPublic sector banks increase borrowing to meet rising credit demand.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased borrowing leads to tighter liquidity in the banking sector.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onHigher borrowing costs for businesses as banks pass on costs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs may face challenges in accessing affordable credit.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: IN:Economic Times

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