However, the rates are now at course correction. Lending rate on fresh loans is on a clear upward trajectory, while lending rate on outstanding loan book has followed a similar trend indicating disciplined lender behavior. The spread between outstanding loan yield and average term deposit rate has sustained at a healthy level, especially for private banks. This means the spread or margin as denoted by NIM (Net Interest Margins) to see continuous improvement – positive for the earnings growth for lenders.
Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG