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RBI notes rising household debt in India remains low compared to emerging markets

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RBI notes rising household debt in India remains low compared to emerging markets

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  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports that **household debt** in India has risen over the past three years but is **still low** compared to other **emerging market economies**.
  • As of June 2024, household debt is at **42.9% of GDP**, with the increase driven more by the number of borrowers than by individual debt levels.
  • Borrowers in the household sector account for **91% of total household financial liabilities**, primarily for consumption, asset creation, and productive activities.
  • Subprime borrowers tend to use loans mainly for **consumption**, while super-prime borrowers invest in **asset creation**, highlighting different borrowing behaviors.
  • The RBI views the increase in debt among high-quality borrowers positively, suggesting it improves **financial resilience** and credit quality in the economy.

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