Forrester says Indian banks’ growth hinges on aligning customer, brand and employee experience
INDA•Forrester’s 2026 India banking rankings found the average Total Experience Score across nine banks rose to 64.0 from 62.8 in 2025. SBI recorded the strongest year-over-year gain, joining HDFC, ICICI and IDFC FIRST in the leading growth category.
1. Experience and growth
Forrester identified alignment across customer, brand and employee experience as a key growth differentiator for Indian banks. Plain-language communication and pricing transparency were major drivers of customer loyalty and brand consideration among noncustomers. Gaps in employee engagement, technology access and leadership confidence were cited as constraints on sustained growth.



