Fintechs capture 57% share of small personal loans as stress mounts: RBI report

Fintech lenders now dominate India's small personal loan market, holding over half of loans under Rs 50,000 by March 2026. This rapid expansion, however, comes with rising delinquencies, reaching 6.4% for fintechs, significantly higher than banks and NBFCs. A large portion of these loans are unsecured and target younger borrowers, signaling increased risk in this fast-growing segment.