The pressure on earnings will continue, say experts
Analysts at Edelweiss estimate that banks like Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank have 25-30 per cent of their loan book under the moratorium
According to data from Bloomberg, banks have seen among the sharpest cuts in target prices -- between 16 and 60 per cent.
Muted lending and subdued cross-selling amidst extended lockdown to hurt fee income and earnings
Today, a total of six companies, including YES Bank and Kansai Nerolac Paints, are set to declare their quarterly numbers
SBI, ICICI Bank, IndusInd downgraded; only HDFC Bank in 'buy' category
Senior SBI executives said most of those seeking deferment are retail and micro and small enterprises and are hard-pressed for resources when earning and cash flows have almost dried up.
The bank's slippages moderated significantly in March, but provisioning costs because of the coronavirus rose.
Lenders are staring at unexpected asset quality losses due to the slowdown in economic activity after the countrywide lockdown.
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While the asset quality has weakened, its coverage has improved. The profit was above analysts' expectations and was driven by better operational performance.
According to a Business Standard report, the Centre is considering a proposal to guarantee Rs 3 trillion of loans to small businesses as part of a plan to restart economy
Net interest income up 45% YoY; pre-tax profit falls 22%
The lender reported a 45 per cent jump in net interest income at Rs 3,232 crore in Q4 FY20
To cushion against the uncertainties arising due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the bank has provided for Rs 260 crore under the provisions and contigencies segment
According to a Business Standard report, the government will give out new official economic growth and budgetary projections in July or later
According to analysts at ICICI Securities, the Rs 8,800 crore-exposure to the telecom sector may cast shadow over the bank's asset quality.
IndusInd Bank was added to the so-called 'red flag' list two weeks ago after FPI shareholding crossed 71 per cent
The S&P BSE Sensex and the S&P BSE Allcap index have gained 23 per cent and 24 per cent, from their respective March 23, 2020 low levels
Most global markets surged as investor appetite for risk assets improved due to the progress of an experimental drug for treating covid-19 and on US's plan to reopen its economy.