Bank credit growth has been moderate in recent months. Medium scale businesses saw the highest credit growth at an average of 3.7% month-over-month from October to March 2011. Non-banking financial companies and transport operators also experienced high credit deployment over the last 6 months. Going forward, banks may become more cautious about lending to micro and small businesses due to interest rate hike risks. Overall, the document suggests that while credit growth has been steady, moderation in the pace of lending may be prudent given rising interest rates.