Small biz outstanding grows 13% in FY26, asset quality improves: Report

Small business credit exposure grew by 13.4 percent to Rs 49.2 lakh crore by March 2026. Asset quality improved, with overdue balances now at four percent. Sole proprietorship concerns led this significant portfolio expansion. State-run banks showed accelerated enterprise term loan portfolio growth. Manufacturing sector received thirty-one percent of these small business loans.