The EAC-PM has proposed consolidating Indias public sector banks into a few large, comparable institutions to meet rising credit demand and finance the countrys growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The recommendation comes after a major PSB turnaround, with stronger profits, lower NPAs and faster credit growth. Larger banks could better fund infrastructure, manufacturing, technology and overseas expansion.

MUMBAI: A report published by the PM Economic Advisory Council has called for further consolidation of banks to create a few large institutions of similar size without…

The EAC-PM has proposed consolidating Indias public sector banks into a few large, comparable institutions to meet rising credit demand and finance the countrys growth towards…