During the quarter, Bandhan’s NIM remained stable at 7.6% QoQ. The assets under management (AUM) and deposit growth showed a YoY increase of 22-23%. Asset quality improved as the net non-performing loan (NPL) ratio stayed unchanged at 1.2% QoQ, despite the gross NPL ratio rising by 40 basis points (bps) to 4.2% QoQ. Additionally, slippages decreased to 2.9%.
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay muted
India’s agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability of deficient rainfall. However, the impact on agriculture