Corporate loans dwarf farmers' loan waivers: Centre's reply to Parliament
India
Between 2014 and September 30, 2025, the government wrote off a massive ₹9.87 lakh crore in corporate loans—far outpacing the ₹1.67 lakh crore written off for farmers' loans, as revealed by MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal.
The numbers highlight a striking gap between how corporate and agricultural debts are handled.
Recovery rates and fairness issues
Corporate loans made up 85.5% of all loan write-offs, sparking questions about fairness—especially with ongoing farmer struggles.
With public sector banks recovering about 17.9% of their write-offs, many are wondering if financial policies are really balanced across different groups.