Federal Bank share price dropped 6% after reporting a 5% YoY decline in net profit for Q3 FY25, despite strong operating profit and improved asset quality. The bank’s accelerated provisions and higher provisions impacted profits. Analysts JPMorgan and UBS maintained “Buy” ratings, with revised target prices, noting slower growth but strong operational performance.
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,