Page 4 - Asset Quality Review

SBI's attractive asset quality needs to be viewed with a sharp lens

Proforma net NPA ratio at 2.08 per cent indicates a reversal in easing of asset quality trend

Regaining investors confidence remains an uphill task for YES Bank

Asset quality still an unconvincing weak patch; quality of deposit growth also needs monitoring

Equitas SFB IPO: Attractive play on diversification and valuation

At the price point of Rs 32 - 33, reasonable upside is left on the table for investors

Next set of asset quality woes for lenders to come from MSME segment

Gross NPAs at 12.8 per cent in June are up 140 bps year-on-year, marking the sharpest surge across asset pools

Animal spirits: Right and wrong

It is true that though both low spirits and low real investment may be caused by a common set of economic factors

UCO Bank yet to undertake asset quality study, cites SC order for delay

UCO Bank MD and CEO A K Goel had earlier said the lender would like to ascertain its asset quality, once the moratorium period ceases on August 31

India's troubled shadow lenders show signs of revival on stimulus

The sound health of shadow banks is vital because they form the backbone of the Indian economy in lending to a wide range of borrowers from small merchants to business giants

ICICI Bank June quarter net profit up 36.2 per cent to Rs 2,599 crore

To offload 4% stake in ICICI Securities. Made Covid-19 related provisions of Rs 5,550 cr in the quarter

Moody's downgrades Hero FinCorp ratings; outlook revised to negative

Today's rating action concludes the review for downgrade initiated on April 13, 2020, Moody's said in statement

Moody's extends review for downgrade on Hero FinCorp's Baa3 rating

The expectation was that the company's asset quality will deteriorate on the back of rising loan delinquencies and defaults

Liquidity and asset quality risks for Indian NBFI to continue, says Fitch

Risks due to impact of coronavirus pandemic on borrowers' repayment capabilities and the effects of the moratorium on collections, says ratings agency

RBI's moratorium helps public sector banks post lower NPAs in Q4

On aggregate basis, gross NPAs of 8 PSBs improve by 132 bps

PNB Q4 loss narrows to Rs 697 cr, CEO expects Rs 8k-cr recovery this fiscal

The bank's total income during the March quarter rose to Rs 16,388.32 crore from Rs 14,725.13 crore in the year-ago period

Cholamandalam's investors should brace for higher asset quality pressure

Management expects further rise in already-high moratorium book

Covid-19: Bank NPAs may worsen to 11.6 per cent by FY21 end, says Icra

With an increase in stress on asset quality and profitability, state-owned banks may need Rs 45,000-82,500 crore of capital in this financial year under a weak credit growth scenario, it said

Indian banks' asset quality pressure may last for at least 2 years: Fitch

Fitch estimates that the impact on impaired loan ratios could be anywhere between 200 to 600 basis points depending on the severity of stress and banks' individual risk exposures.

Asset quality pressure may last 2 yrs, spike banks' bad loans by 6%: Fitch

Rating agency says moratorium extension, easing of working capital loan limits

Covid-related disclosures by Indian companies

While filing their financial results for FY20, corporations should adequately address the Covid-19 related concern and its impact on asset quality

Relief to SBI on the cards; investors should await clarity on asset quality

Relaxation in the two segments is positive of asset quality recovery, but investors should await clarity from post-results commentary

Covid-19 impact: Rising asset quality fears keep investors away from banks

Banking stocks have lagged the market in the rebound off coronavirus lows, hit on March 23, 2020