After a relatively subdued first fortnight of calendar year 2026, credit growth accelerated sharply in the fortnight ended January 31, expanding 14.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). Deposit growth also remained strong, rising 12.5 per cent Y-o-Y during the same period.   Bank credit in the economy stood at ₹204.75 trillion, while deposits stood at ₹248.81 trillion. Credit expanded by ₹3.41 trillion, or 1.7 per cent, and deposits expanded by ₹3.82 trillion, or 1.6 per cent during the period, data released by ...