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Fintech

NBFCs face funding squeeze as banks prioritise own balance sheets

NBFCs face funding squeeze as banks prioritise own balance sheets

Major NBFCs including Bajaj Finance and L&T Finance face higher funding costs as banks redirect cheap FCNRB flows to mortgages and large corporates instead of lending to NBFCs. Expect 12% EPS cuts across the sector—fintech lenders should lock in cheaper funding now or explore alternative capital sources.

Source: ET BFSI ↗

🎧 Arjun & Meera on this story — from 4:18 in the 3 October 2026 episode
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