Priority Sector Lending

Priority Sector Lending (PSL) mandates that banks dedicate part of their lending to sectors crucial for inclusive development, such as agriculture, MSMEs, education, housing, and renewable energy, ensuring balanced financial access and socio-economic progress.

Recent Developments (Key Statistics)

  • Total credit disbursement to priority sectors grew 85%, from Rs. 23.01 lakh crore in 2019 to Rs. 42.73 lakh crore in 2024.
  • Agriculture sector credit rose from Rs. 8.87 lakh crore in 2019 to Rs. 18.28 lakh crore in 2024.
  • MSME sector credit increased from Rs. 10.99 lakh crore in 2019 to Rs. 21.74 lakh crore in 2024 ....
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