L&T Finance has seen a 16% decline in its stock price due to regulatory concerns in the microfinance sector. However, the company’s focus on retail lending, improving asset quality, and attractive valuation make it a buy recommendation. The company’s loan book grew 18% YoY to Rs 93,015 crore, with retail loans comprising 96% of the total.
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