India, Aug. 18 -- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) continued to expand their role in rural development and financial inclusion during FY 2025–26, with strong growth in credit delivery and sustained focus on Priority Sector Lending (PSL).
Gross loans outstanding of RRBs increased 10.3%, rising from Rs 5,24,163 crore in FY 2024–25 to Rs 5,78,349 crore in FY 2025–26. Their performance under the Reserve Bank of India's PSL framework also remained robust, with the average achievement against the prescribed overall PSL target of 75% reaching 91.7% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC). Almost all RRBs met the overall PSL target during the year.
Agriculture Remains Key Focus
Agriculture and allied activities continued to account for t...