Can bank stocks rise further?

In the fiscal year 2023, the banking sector experienced strong credit growth, with a YoY increase of approximately 17%. However, the growth rate of deposits was slower, at around 11% YoY. In order to maintain an adequate Credit Deposit Ratio (CDR) and a regulatory Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 100%Read More →

HDFC Bank’s investors have one eye on NIM another on merger

There were no fireworks in the December quarter (Q3FY23) earnings performance of HDFC Bank Ltd. The private sector lender’s net interest income rose 24.6% year-on-year, partly aided by interest on income tax refund. Loan growth was driven by the retail segment, compensating for the weak wholesale (corporate) segment. Asset qualityRead More →

Outlook 2023: Indian economy shows strength, but market valuations seem rich

Our view on markets is coloured by three factors. The primary factor is that despite the threat of a global slowdown owing to sharply tighter monetary conditions, the Indian economy continues to show strength in several areas. Secondly, however, valuations seem rich everywhere – despite 10-year yield being higher thanRead More →