New Delhi, June 13 -- Demand for agricultural and rural credit is expected to remain strong in 2026-27, supported by higher input costs, wider Kisan Credit Card (KCC) coverage and increasing investments in allied activities, mechanisation and agricultural infrastructure, according to NABARD Deputy Managing Director Ajay Kumar Sood.

Speaking to ANI, Sood said the demand for farm credit has grown significantly over the past decade and is expected to continue rising, although at a gradual pace.

"Yes, it will definitely improve. We will see some steady improvement. As far as the latest figures are concerned, if I compare these figures since 2014-15, the agricultural credit disbursement was around Rs 8.5 lakh crore. Now, if I compare it with...