Motilal Oswal Asset Management is strategically overweighting large private banks, anticipating improved net interest margins, reduced credit costs, and strong credit growth. Executive Director Akhil Chaturvedi highlights the sector’s readiness to outperform after years of underperformance, driven by strengthening balance sheets and accelerating earnings momentum.
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