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  • 01 December, 2025

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Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) Report

The latest Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) Report has stated that India is progressing steadily toward its vision of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047. The report highlights the increasing resilience and inclusiveness of India’s financial system.

About the Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) Report

The Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) Report is published by the World Bank. It evaluates the strengths, vulnerabilities, and overall performance of a country’s financial system.

Key Highlights of the FSA Report on India

1. Strengthened Financial System

The report notes that India’s financial system has become more resilient, diversified, and inclusive, indicating strong institutional reforms and effective policy frameworks.

2. Successful Recovery from Past Disruptions

It emphasizes that financial sector reforms enabled India to recover from the distress episodes of the 2010s, including the twin-balance sheet crisis, and shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

India’s world-class digital public infrastructure—including platforms like UPI, Aadhaar, and Jan Dhan—has significantly enhanced access to financial services for both men and women across socio-economic groups.

4. Improved Regulation of NBFCs

The World Bank appreciated India’s scale-based regulation for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), which recognizes the varied risk profiles and operational needs of different categories of NBFCs.

5. Growth in Capital Markets

India’s capital markets—including equity, government bonds, and corporate bonds—have grown substantially. Their size increased from 144% of GDP to 175% of GDP since the last Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP).

What is the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)?

Overview

The Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) is a joint initiative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, launched in 1999.

Purpose

The FSAP provides a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of a country's financial sector. Its objective is to assess the stability, soundness, and development needs of financial systems.

Focus in Advanced Economies

In advanced economies, FSAPs particularly focus on:

  • The resilience of the financial system

  • The quality of regulatory and supervisory frameworks

  • The capacity to manage and resolve financial crises


Source: THE HINDU


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