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%.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with