Axis Bank’s stricter lending norms impacted its June-quarter profits, causing a stock slump and a Nifty dip. The new rules, affecting loan upgrades and settlements, led to increased slippages, particularly in unsecured and agricultural sectors. This resulted in a profit decrease of ₹614 crore, ROA fell by 15 bps and ROE by 1.4%.
Any relief rally in markets likely limited and temporary: David Roche
Global markets are reacting prematurely to geopolitical shifts, according to macro strategist David Roche. He argues that recent oil and equity market moves reflect speculation