As Indian banks grapple with dwindling low-cost CASA deposits, a growing number of savers are shifting their money into market-driven investments seeking higher returns. This shift compels banks to depend increasingly on pricier short-term borrowing methods, such as Certificates of Deposit, to sustain their lending activities.
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