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.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs
October 24, 2026