IDFC First Bank’s shares are under scrutiny following a 58% YoY drop in Q4 net profit, attributed to a decline in its microfinance loan portfolio. Despite this, NII increased by 9.8% YoY, and customer deposits saw a 25.2% rise. Nuvama maintains a ‘Hold’ rating, anticipating improved RoA in coming years, though the stock’s valuation is considered fair.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader