Axis Bank features on the buy lists of most investors seeking a slice of Indian top-draw private banking. Since Amitabh Chaudhry stepped into the corner office in 2019, the stock is up nearly 50%, although it still trails peers. In an interview with Saloni Shukla and MC Govardhana Rangan, Chaudhry says that growth triggers are in place that could make it as good as the leader. Edited excerpts:
Shifting Gears: PSBs borrow more to cater to credit demand as deposits lag
Public sector banks are borrowing more to fund lending expansion. Deposits are not keeping pace with credit growth for these banks. Private banks show stronger