Indian banks are poised for a tepid September quarter with muted earnings and loan growth, driven by a slowdown in retail and corporate segments. Analysts anticipate weaker treasury gains and potential net interest margin compression due to rising bond yields and recent repo rate cuts. Asset quality in SME and commercial vehicle segments remains a key concern.
Federal Bank to acquire 4.5 lakh Standard Chartered card portfolio
Federal Bank is set to acquire a significant credit card portfolio from Standard Chartered Bank. This deal involves approximately 450,000 cards. The acquisition will boost