The banking sector’s net interest margin (NIM) has declined to a three-year low of 3.98% in the June quarter, impacted by the RBI’s repo rate cuts. Lending rates adjusted faster than deposit costs, squeezing bank profits. Analysts anticipate NIM improvement in the second half of FY26, contingent on deposit rate adjustments and no further rate cuts by the RBI.
Largecaps showing no fundamental change despite market bounce: Nischal Maheshwari
Investors are closely watching sectors like banking, manufacturing, auto distribution, and aviation after a recent rate cut. Analysts see temporary margin pressure for banks and