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<ul><li>Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems (PSYS) delivered a strong Q3FY26, beating expectations with +4.1% QoQ CC revenue growth and a +40bps QoQ adjusted margin expansion, driven by robust execution</li><li>Growth was broad-based, led by strong performance in the Healthcare and BFSI verticals and the Americas region</li><li>The order book remained healthy with a new TTM TCV of USD 369mn (+11% YoY) and new ACV of USD 256mn (+31% YoY), supporting a continued growth momentum</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems (PSYS) delivered a strong Q3FY26, beating expectations with +4.1% QoQ CC revenue growth and a +40bps QoQ adjusted margin expansion, driven by robust executionGrowth was broad-based, led by strong performance in the Healthcare and BFSI verticals and the Americas regionThe order book remained healthy with a new TTM TCV of USD 369mn (+11% YoY) and new ACV of USD 256mn (+31% YoY), supporting a continued growth momentumContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Persistent Systems, AU Small Finance Bank, Oberoi Realty...

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<li>After a decade of volatile, high-cost build-out, India's Small Finance Bank sector is at a inflection point, shifting decisively from high-risk MFI lending to diversified, secured loan books.</li>
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Market skepticism, fueled by past MFI stress and value erosion, has left most SFBs trading at a 10-35% discount. This valuation disconnect ignores maturing branch networks and superior growth potential.</li>
<li>The sector's transformation is real, but not all SFBs are equal. The path to re-rating will be determined by execution in building a low-cost liability franchise.</li>
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After a decade of volatile, high-cost build-out, India's Small Finance Bank sector is at a inflection point, shifting decisively from high-risk MFI lending to diversified, secured loan books.

Market skepticism, fueled by past MFI stress and value erosion, has left most SFBs trading at a 10-35% discount. This valuation disconnect ignores maturing branch networks and superior growth potential.
The sector's transformation is real, but not all SFBs are equal. The path to re-rating will be determined by execution in building a low-cost liability franchise.


Thematic Report on Small Finance Banks: The MFI Curse Is Fading & A New Era of Secured Growth Begins

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

<ul><li>The emergence of virtual banks in Thailand still faces challenges in proving their success, as traditional banks have already invested heavily in IT and developed applications with features increasingly comparable to those of virtual banks.</li><li>The three virtual banks expected to launch in 2026E are likely to remain small, with a market share of just 1.1–1.2% of total loans and deposits in the system.</li><li>Ultimately, whether or not virtual banks materialize, the Thai banking sector is already entering the digital and AI era.</li></ul>

The emergence of virtual banks in Thailand still faces challenges in proving their success, as traditional banks have already invested heavily in IT and developed applications with features increasingly comparable to those of virtual banks.The three virtual banks expected to launch in 2026E are likely to remain small, with a market share of just 1.1–1.2% of total loans and deposits in the system.Ultimately, whether or not virtual banks materialize, the Thai banking sector is already entering the digital and AI era.

Banking: Virtual Banks and the Thai Banking Landscape

<ul><li>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, maintained status quo on policy rates while also retaining its neutral stance</li><li>While the RBI maintained its FY26 forecast for GDP growth at 6.5%, we believe that the RBI’s forecasts are subject to downside risks unless the system sees a meaningful rebound in bank credit growth</li><li>Although asset yields have seen reasonably quick transmission by banks (71bps on fresh loans), aggregate bank credit growth has been clocking at sub-10% over the past few months</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, maintained status quo on policy rates while also retaining its neutral stanceWhile the RBI maintained its FY26 forecast for GDP growth at 6.5%, we believe that the RBI’s forecasts are subject to downside risks unless the system sees a meaningful rebound in bank credit growthAlthough asset yields have seen reasonably quick transmission by banks (71bps on fresh loans), aggregate bank credit growth has been clocking at sub-10% over the past few monthsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Leveraged Financials: Transmission Underway, Searching for Growth Catalysts

<ul><li>Reliance Industries: Our ADD rating on Reliance Industries (RIL) with a price target of INR 1,635/sh is premised on (1) EBITDA growth in the digital business, driven by improvement in ARPU, subscriber addition, and new revenue streams, (2) recovery in the O2C margin, and (3) potential for further value unlocking in the digital and retail businesses</li><li>RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates, due to lower-than-expected O2C margin and lower-than-expected crude oil throughput.</li><li>JSW Steel: We maintain BUY on JSW Steel (JSWS) with a revised target price of INR 1,120/share</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Reliance Industries: Our ADD rating on Reliance Industries (RIL) with a price target of INR 1,635/sh is premised on (1) EBITDA growth in the digital business, driven by improvement in ARPU, subscriber addition, and new revenue streams, (2) recovery in the O2C margin, and (3) potential for further value unlocking in the digital and retail businessesRIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates, due to lower-than-expected O2C margin and lower-than-expected crude oil throughput.JSW Steel: We maintain BUY on JSW Steel (JSWS) with a revised target price of INR 1,120/shareContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

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AU Small Finance Bank Limited is an Indian scheduled commercial small finance bank. It offers a diverse range of products including savings accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits, loans (vehicle, MSME, housing, personal, gold, agriculture), debit and credit cards, and insurance. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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HSIE Results Daily: Persistent Systems, AU Small Finance Bank, Oberoi Realty...

The order book remained healthy with a new TTM TCV of USD 369mn (+11% YoY) and new ACV of USD 256mn (+31% YoY), supporting a continued growth momentum

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report on Small Finance Banks: The MFI Curse Is Fading & A New Era of Secured Growth Begins

India's Small Finance Banks sector is transitioning from MFI lending to diversified loan books offering growth potential through branch network...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Banking: Virtual Banks and the Thai Banking Landscape

The three virtual banks expected to launch in 2026E are likely to remain small, with a market share of just 1.1–1.2% of total loans and deposits in...

Krungthai XSpring

Leveraged Financials: Transmission Underway, Searching for Growth Catalysts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, maintained status quo on policy rates while also retaining...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates

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HSIE Results Daily: Persistent Systems, AU Small Finance Bank, Oberoi Realty...

The order book remained healthy with a new TTM TCV of USD 369mn (+11% YoY) and new ACV of USD 256mn (+31% YoY), supporting a continued growth momentum

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report on Small Finance Banks: The MFI Curse Is Fading & A New Era of Secured Growth Begins

​India's Small Finance Banks sector is transitioning from MFI lending to diversified loan books offering growth potential through branch network...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Banking: Virtual Banks and the Thai Banking Landscape

The three virtual banks expected to launch in 2026E are likely to remain small, with a market share of just 1.1–1.2% of total loans and deposits in...

Krungthai XSpring

Leveraged Financials: Transmission Underway, Searching for Growth Catalysts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, maintained status quo on policy rates while also retaining...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates

HDFC Securities

India's Small Finance Banks sector is transitioning from MFI lending to diversified loan books offering growth potential through branch network...