AU Small Finance Bank : AU Small Finance Bank (AUSFB) stock has declined 8% in the past month, underperforming the BSE Bankex. Higher NPAs and credit costs in microfinance and credit card segments have pressured earnings. The bank has lowered FY25 loan growth guidance to 20%, shifting focus to secured loans. A lower interest rate cycle may aid margin recovery, with credit costs expected to remain high before stabilizing in the next fiscal year.
Abhay Agarwal sees market bottoming out as aggressive FPI selling slows
Market volatility is due to low trading volumes, with potential bottoming out expected by April. Positive shifts in domestic consumption and FPI flow reversals suggest
March 5, 2025