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India’s Financial System More Resilient And Diverse Post-Pandemic: IMF Report

India’s financial system has grown more resilient and diverse over the past few years.

A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that rapid economic growth and a strong recovery from the pandemic have driven this progress.

The report, part of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), highlights the country’s financial sector’s ability to withstand economic shocks and its increasing diversification.

Growth And Resilience Of India’s Financial System

The IMF’s FSAP report, released after an assessment carried out in 2024, noted that India’s financial system has significantly improved since the last FSAP in 2017.

The system has grown more resilient, with Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) and market financing expanding, contributing to a more diverse and interconnected financial ecosystem.

The report highlighted that despite the challenges of the 2010s and the pandemic, the financial system managed to recover swiftly.

The system is now more robust, with state-owned financial institutions still playing a significant role in the sector.

Stress Tests Show Financial Sector Resilience

IMF’s stress tests reveal that the major lending sectors, including banks and NBFCs, are broadly resilient to macro-financial shocks.

The tests suggest that the aggregate capital of these sectors is adequate to support moderate lending even during severe macro-financial downturns.

However, the report indicated that some public sector banks (PSBs) might need to strengthen their capital base to better support lending under stressful conditions.

The report also pointed out weak spots, such as a few non-systemic NBFCs and urban cooperative banks (UCBs) that report below minimum or negative capital even in baseline scenarios.

Despite this, the overall vulnerability to short-term liquidity stress is considered to be low.

IMF Praises India’s Regulatory Framework

The IMF has praised India for its systematic approach to regulating NBFCs, particularly its scale-based regulatory framework for prudential requirements.

The introduction of a bank-like Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for large NBFCs was also commended as a significant regulatory improvement.

The IMF noted that India has enhanced its regulatory framework in the securities market to align with international best practices.

The report also highlighted the strength and growth of India’s insurance sector, which has maintained stability due to improved regulations.

Both the life and general insurance sectors have shown substantial growth, contributing to the overall strength of India’s financial system.

Cybersecurity Frameworks Strengthened

Cybersecurity in India’s financial sector has also been under the spotlight in the IMF report.

The analysis of the banking sector and critical information systems showed that Indian authorities have made significant advancements in cybersecurity risk oversight.

However, the IMF recommended expanding cybersecurity crisis simulations and stress tests for banks.

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