# Bank Loans Demand Rises as Yields Harden

> Bank loan demand grows as bond yields rise, boosting credit growth in India.
- Title: Bank Loans Demand Rises as Yields Harden · The Economic Times
- Summary: Bank loan demand grows as bond yields rise, boosting credit growth in India. Indian banks report rising corporate loan demand amid higher bond yields, with…
- Keywords: canara bank, indian bank, bank loans, bond yields, corporate loan pipeline, credit growth, Bank, Loans, Demand, Rises, Yields, Harden
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/demand-for-bank-loans-rises-amid-hardening-yields/articleshow/134976286.cms
- Author: Atmadip Ray
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:57:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: canara bank, indian bank, bank loans, bond yields, corporate loan pipeline, credit growth
## Corporate Loan Pipeline
Canara Bank and Indian Bank have ₹1.10 lakh crore of corporate loan pipeline between them.
## Yield Hardening Impact
India's bond yield hardened 44 basis points, prompting companies to seek bank funding instead of market-linked resources.
## Credit Growth Targets
Canara Bank aims for 19% credit growth while Indian Bank targets 14-15% growth rate.
## Bank Strategies
Canara Bank focuses on improving deposit growth to narrow credit-deposit gap, Indian Bank emphasizes profit-driven growth.
## Key takeaway

Indian banks report rising corporate loan demand amid higher bond yields, with Canara Bank targeting 19% credit growth and Indian Bank at 14-15%.