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Crisil: NBFC Funding Squeeze Persists Despite Strong AUM Outlook

26 November 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCECrisil: NBFC FundingSqueeze PersistsDespite Strong AUMOutlook26 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Crisil says NBFCs have sound books and strong demand, but tight funding hurts mid-sized players most.

Key facts

  • Large NBFCs tap bond markets; smaller ones use securitisation and loan sell-downs; HFCs lean on ECBs and bonds.
  • Bank lending stalled despite the April 2025 rollback of higher risk weights.
  • Risk segments: vehicle finance, unsecured MSME, LAP.

Exam angle

  • Agency: Crisil Ratings.

Test yourself

1. Crisil expects NBFC AUM to surpass which level by March 2027?

AUM is projected to exceed ₹50 trillion.

2. Which type of NBFCs mainly struggle to get stable, low-cost funding, per Crisil?

Large players use bond markets; mid-sized ones struggle.

3. Where are early delinquencies rising, as per Crisil's report?

The three segments are vehicle finance, unsecured MSME loans and LAP.