Indian banks are in their best shape in a decade: Motilal Oswal
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Indian banks have strengthened significantly over the past decade, with gross NPAs falling to around 1.8% and net NPAs to 0.4% in March 2026. Strong capital buffers, improved profitability and 14.5% credit growth in FY2025-26 have strengthened the sector's capacity to support economic activity.