Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI report

Household debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowings. Despite this rise, borrower quality is improving, with more prime borrowers taking out loans. While consumption loans dominate, experts express concern over debt servicing for depreciating assets. India ranks fourth among emerging economies in household debt as a percentage of GDP.