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Axis Direct

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Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

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<ul><li>NIMs Surprise; Improving Trajectory from Hereon: FB’s NIMs surprised, expanding by 12 bps, led by sharper improvement in CoD/CoF against yield compression, CRR cut aiding margins by 1 bps, and optimisation of other assets and liabilities by ~2 bps.</li><li>NIMs also benefited as the bank’s advances repriced on a T+1 basis, and a larger hit was taken in Q1.</li><li>The management continues to prioritise NIM improvement through (a) Rebalancing the asset mix; (b) Shifting away from repo-linked loans (mix down to 49% vs ~50–52% YoY); (c) Realigning the liability mix with focus on CASA deposits, primarily CA deposits. </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.

NIMs Surprise; Improving Trajectory from Hereon: FB’s NIMs surprised, expanding by 12 bps, led by sharper improvement in CoD/CoF against yield compression, CRR cut aiding margins by 1 bps, and optimisation of other assets and liabilities by ~2 bps.NIMs also benefited as the bank’s advances repriced on a T+1 basis, and a larger hit was taken in Q1.The management continues to prioritise NIM improvement through (a) Rebalancing the asset mix; (b) Shifting away from repo-linked loans (mix down to 49% vs ~50–52% YoY); (c) Realigning the liability mix with focus on CASA deposits, primarily CA deposits. 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.

Federal Bank Ltd. - On Track to Scale RoA to ~1.4% by FY28...

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<ul><li>Stock investment endeavours to deliver consistent outperformance in the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.</li><li>Axis Intellect (AI) Score based Investment Approach for Stock Selection applies unique approach to deliver alpha by applying equal exposure to ‘Core’ and ‘Satellite’ factors.</li><li>What are ‘Core’ Factors’: Low Volatility, Value, Growth, Quality, Momentum (Equal weighted 50% exposure) What are ‘Satellite’ Factors: Factors that have historically done well in the predicted regime modelling (Remaining 50% exposure)</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.

Stock investment endeavours to deliver consistent outperformance in the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.Axis Intellect (AI) Score based Investment Approach for Stock Selection applies unique approach to deliver alpha by applying equal exposure to ‘Core’ and ‘Satellite’ factors.What are ‘Core’ Factors’: Low Volatility, Value, Growth, Quality, Momentum (Equal weighted 50% exposure) What are ‘Satellite’ Factors: Factors that have historically done well in the predicted regime modelling (Remaining 50% exposure)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.

<ul><li>Banks (incl. SFBs) credit growth was marginally in line with our estimates, delivering an 15/5% YoY/QoQ growth in Q4, with a recovery in corporate demand for most larger banks, along with steady demand in the retail segment (particularly LAP, Auto and Gold) and a gradual pick-up in the unsecured segments (improved disbursement momentum driving sequential advances growth).</li><li>While our coverage universe PSU banks (+16/5% YoY/QoQ) continued to deliver strong credit growth, the larger private banks (+13/4% YoY/QoQ) witnessed growth revival during the quarter.</li><li>SFBs delivered strong growth (+25/8% YoY/QoQ) as unsecured segments, particularly MFI, resumed growth, while secured segments growth remained buoyant. </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.

Banks (incl. SFBs) credit growth was marginally in line with our estimates, delivering an 15/5% YoY/QoQ growth in Q4, with a recovery in corporate demand for most larger banks, along with steady demand in the retail segment (particularly LAP, Auto and Gold) and a gradual pick-up in the unsecured segments (improved disbursement momentum driving sequential advances growth).While our coverage universe PSU banks (+16/5% YoY/QoQ) continued to deliver strong credit growth, the larger private banks (+13/4% YoY/QoQ) witnessed growth revival during the quarter.SFBs delivered strong growth (+25/8% YoY/QoQ) as unsecured segments, particularly MFI, resumed growth, while secured segments growth remained buoyant. 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.

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External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

HDFC securities is the best online trading platform for stocks, IPOs, mutual fund in India. 

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<ul><li>Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance (BAF) reported largely in-line earnings, driven by steady AUM growth (+22.4% YoY), marginal reflation in NIMs (9.1%), and lower credit costs</li><li>GS-III/NS-III and credit costs (adjusted for recoveries from written-off loans and accelerated provisions) improved sequentially and improvement in vintage credit performance (3MOB, 6MOB, etc.) is likely to drive lower credit costs for FY27, although global uncertainties remain an overhang</li><li>The ongoing FINAI transformation remains on track and is expected to drive higher productivity and operating efficiency gains, going ahead</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.

Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance (BAF) reported largely in-line earnings, driven by steady AUM growth (+22.4% YoY), marginal reflation in NIMs (9.1%), and lower credit costsGS-III/NS-III and credit costs (adjusted for recoveries from written-off loans and accelerated provisions) improved sequentially and improvement in vintage credit performance (3MOB, 6MOB, etc.) is likely to drive lower credit costs for FY27, although global uncertainties remain an overhangThe ongoing FINAI transformation remains on track and is expected to drive higher productivity and operating efficiency gains, going aheadContent 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: Bajaj Finance, Indian Bank, Federal Bank, Star Health and Allied Insurance

<ul><li>The RBI’s decision to maintain the repo rate and its Neutral stance did not come as a surprise and was already priced-in.</li><li>We believe this could be the end of the rate cut cycle for now and the RBI would pause rates hereon.</li><li>In the wake of the West Asia conflict, recent spikes in energy prices have emerged as a risk. </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 RBI’s decision to maintain the repo rate and its Neutral stance did not come as a surprise and was already priced-in.We believe this could be the end of the rate cut cycle for now and the RBI would pause rates hereon.In the wake of the West Asia conflict, recent spikes in energy prices have emerged as a risk. 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.

Event Update - RBI Monetary Policy - April 2026

India

Federal Bank is a major Indian private sector commercial bank offering a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services, including retail banking, wholesale banking, and treasury operations. It provides products such as savings and current accounts, loans, credit and debit cards, insurance, and wealth management. The bank is headquartered in Aluva, Kochi, Kerala, India, and was founded on April 23, 1931.

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Federal Bank (FB IN)

Federal Bank Ltd. - On Track to Scale RoA to ~1.4% by FY28...

NIMs Surprise; Improving Trajectory from Hereon: FB’s NIMs surprised, expanding by 12 bps, led by sharper improvement in CoD/CoF against yield...

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Top Conviction Ideas - “Banks, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)”

While our coverage universe PSU banks (+16/5% YoY/QoQ) continued to deliver strong credit growth, the larger private banks (+13/4% YoY/QoQ)...

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Finance, Indian Bank, Federal Bank, Star Health and Allied Insurance

Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance (BAF) reported largely in-line earnings, driven by steady AUM growth (+22.4% YoY), marginal reflation in NIMs (9.1%),...

HDFC Securities

Event Update - RBI Monetary Policy - April 2026

The RBI’s decision to maintain the repo rate and its Neutral stance did not come as a surprise and was already priced-in. We believe this could be...

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