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Indian Banks Expected to See Steady Quarter Amid FCNR Margin Pressure

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Kotak Institutional Equities expects Indian banks to report a steady quarter in Q2FY27, supported by strong loan growth and improving asset quality. The report notes that a surge in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits could drag net interest margins by 10-15 basis points, particularly for large private banks.

From moneycontrol.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

While loan growth remains healthy across lenders, the influx of FCNR deposits creates a temporary drag on profitability because banks must pay for these deposits before deploying the funds into loans. This pressure is expected to keep net interest margins stable or slightly lower sequentially.

From moneycontrol.com

Who's involved

  • Axis BankLarge private sector bank expected to face FCNR deposit margin pressure.
  • IndusInd BankLarge private sector bank expected to face FCNR deposit margin pressure.
  • Bank of BarodaPublic sector bank expected to remain flat compared to private sector growth.
  • State Bank of IndiaPublic sector bank expected to remain flat compared to private sector growth.
  • ICICI BankLarge private bank expected to face FCNR deposit margin pressure.
  • Bajaj FinanceLarge private bank expected to face FCNR deposit margin pressure.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndusInd BankSpeculative

    May experience a temporary drag on profitability due to FCNR deposit costs.

  • Bank of BarodaSpeculative

    Might see earnings remain broadly flat compared to private sector growth.

  • State Bank of IndiaSpeculative

    Could see earnings remain flat, lagging the strong performance of private banks.

  • ICICI BankSpeculative

    May face pressure on net interest margins from FCNR deposits.

  • Bajaj FinanceSpeculative

    Could experience temporary drag on profitability due to FCNR funding.

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