Many small and medium-sized banks have raised capital and expanded their shares, with over 80 banks being approved for capital increase.

Since the beginning of the year, many local small and medium-sized banks have announced plans to supplement their capital. In March, several small and medium-sized banks such as Chengdu Bank in Sichuan, Yutai Rural Commercial Bank in Shandong, and Yong'an Huifeng Village Bank in Fujian were approved for capital increase. Data shows that since 2026, over 80 banking and financial institutions have had their capital increase plans approved. In this wave of capital increase, local rural commercial banks, credit cooperatives, and village banks have become the main force. Unlike previous capital increase activities involving a wider range of entities, in this wave of capital increase, local state-owned platforms frequently appear in the list of subscribers. Industry insiders point out that this round of capital increase for small and medium-sized banks can enhance their ability to withstand risks and have positive effects.