#BTDAVOS 2026 LIVE: Axis Bank MD & CEO On Credit Growth, Risk Discipline, MSMEs & Budget Outlook

At BT Davos 2026, Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director & CEO, Axis Bank, joined an exclusive conversation moderated by Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, on the strength and outlook of India’s banking system. Chaudhry assessed whether Indian banks are structurally stronger than past cycles, pointing to improved balance sheets and risk management. The discussion explored early signs of private investment revival, Axis Bank’s loan growth strategy, and stress in unsecured retail lending. Key themes included deposit mobilisation, retail credit trends, MSME financing, regulatory and liquidity support from the RBI, and policy expectations from Budget 2026 to accelerate credit flow and private capital expenditure.