Demand for business loans has skyrocketed with a healthy credit cycle, while demand for mortgages has seen some transfer. Diversified lenders such as BAF, Poonawalla, LTFH, and non-vehicle segments are expected to show healthy results. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Capital, Yes Bank, Faircent, L&T Finance and AB Capital have adopted an aggressive stance to grow their loan book across product segments. Commission payouts offered by different lenders for a particular product are not significantly different. Rural areas in Rajasthan have a history of lower delinquencies. Poonawalla Fincorp and Bajaj Finance have been deemed as a buy with potential for increase in value.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,
December 8, 2025