JPMorgan’s Rajiv Batra says PSU banks remain a top tactical bet despite recent volatility, with strong credit growth, tech upgrades, and policy support set to drive re-rating. FIIs may return as India’s growth, earnings, and reforms strengthen. He expects nominal GDP to rise, supporting 13–14% earnings growth and further upside in midcaps if momentum holds.
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