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India Inc turns to non-bank routes for nearly half of FY25 funding
First BankFirst Bank(US:FRBA) The Economic Times·2025-09-17 08:05

The total flow of financial resources to the corporate sector rose to ₹35 lakh crore in FY25, marking a modest 3% increase over the previous year. However, the composition of this funding reflects a shift away from traditional bank credit, signalling a broader economic slowdown.Of the ₹35 lakh crore raised, ₹17.1 lakh crore - or nearly 49% - came from non-bank channels such as Bankers attribute this shift to the strong performance of equity markets, which encouraged companies to raise capital through share ...