Banks are now favouring borrowers with top credit scores. This shift reflects caution in lending. New customers are also getting fewer loans. Despite this, the overall credit market is improving. Asset quality is better. Gold loans are seeing a surge in volume and value. They now lead retail lending.
HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI, Kotak shares rise up to 3% ahead of Q1 earnings; Nifty Bank gains 500 pts. What to expect?
Banking stocks rallied on Friday, lifting the Nifty Bank index over 500 points ahead of Q1FY27 earnings from HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak