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Small-city aspirations power education loan demand

Education loan applications are increasingly coming from smaller Indian cities. Tier II and III cities now represent over eighty-six percent of loan requests. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra show the highest volume of these applications. Job training and MBA programs are the most financed courses by students. This trend indicates growing ambition and a focus on career outcomes in smaller towns.

18 Aug 2026 6:59 pm