Federal Bank’s MD, KVS Manian, believes micro finance slippages peaked last quarter. The bank anticipates better festive demand and growth in gold loans. Net profit declined in Q1 due to increased provisions. However, collection efficiencies improved in July. The bank expects NIM to bottom out soon. Federal Bank is optimistic about growth in secured MSME and gold-backed lending.
Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance, other gold financier stocks drop up to 3%. Here’s why
Shares of gold financiers declined as a sharp fall in gold prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on sentiment. Expectations of further US Federal