IDFC First Bank reported a broadly in-line set of numbers with strong business growth and better cost income though higher credit costs. NIM was down 13bps QoQ to 6.22%, mostly on higher growth in investment and rise in LCR (to 118% vs. 114% QoQ).
Uday Kotak lauds MUFG stake buy in Shriram Finance but flags big question on next move
Uday Kotak welcomed MUFG Bank’s Rs 39,618 crore investment in Shriram Finance, questioning whether it should remain an NBFC or eventually seek a banking licence