Sat May 03 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Indian Loan Market Sees Strong Growth in Q1 2025
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Total outstanding loan advances in India surged to ₹42.21 trillion (approximately $510 billion USD) by March 2025, marking a 12.03% year-on-year increase, according to new data. This robust growth was fueled by particularly strong performance in the SME and housing sectors.
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans experienced a significant 16.9% jump, while home loans saw a 14.5% increase. Domestic retail personal advances also saw healthy growth, rising 11.4% to reach ₹15.06 trillion (approximately $182 billion USD). The figures suggest a robust Indian economy and strong consumer confidence during the first quarter of 2025.
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