India's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardholder growth, spending saw a modest 6.3% increase. SBI Cards led in new card issuance, while ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also showed strong performance. This indicates a steady expansion of the cardholder base alongside moderating spending intensity.

India's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardholder growth, spending saw a modest 6.3%…

Indias credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, according to RBI data. Net card additions rose…