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FM Sitharaman Reviews PSBs’ FY25 Performance; Urges Inclusive Lending, Digital Push

Published on June 28, 2025
Current Context: On June 27, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the Annual Review Meeting of PSBs in New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Finance to assess FY 2024–25 performance and chart future priorities.
FM Sitharaman Reviews PSBs’ FY25 Performance; Urges Inclusive Lending, Digital Push
Key Highlights:
  • Net profit hit ₹1.78 lakh crore, up 26% YoY; Net NPAs dropped to 0.52%, CRAR improved to 16.15%.
  • Focus on expanding credit to MSMEs, agriculture, and green sectors, and improving customer service.
  • Push for greater outreach in rural and Northeast regions and support for schemes like PM Vishwakarma, KCC, and PM Surya Ghar.
  • Launched a 3-month Financial Inclusion Campaign from July 1, covering 2.7 lakh Gram Panchayats and ULBs.

Question:

Q.1 What was the Net Non-Performing Assets (Net NPA) ratio for PSBs in FY 2024–25?
a) 0.75%
b) 0.65%
c) 0.52%
d) 0.45%

Answer: c) Net NPAs declined to 0.52%, reflecting better credit monitoring and asset recovery efforts.
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