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<ul><li>India’s financial sector has remained resilient amid global uncertainties but rising geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts affecting energy markets and trade flows, pose both challenges and opportunities</li><li>Banks and NBFCs are navigating a complex landscape shaped by external shocks, domestic elections, inflationary pressures, and evolving policy responses</li><li>The RBI has maintained a calibrated approach, balancing inflation control with growth support</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.

India’s financial sector has remained resilient amid global uncertainties but rising geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts affecting energy markets and trade flows, pose both challenges and opportunitiesBanks and NBFCs are navigating a complex landscape shaped by external shocks, domestic elections, inflationary pressures, and evolving policy responsesThe RBI has maintained a calibrated approach, balancing inflation control with growth supportContent 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), Axis Direct

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<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.

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<ul><li>Market Recap: Sharp Correction Amid Global Shock: Indian equities witnessed a sharp correction in March 2026, with the Nifty declining more than 11% and broader markets underperforming, driven by a confluence of global and domestic headwinds.</li><li>The sell-off was triggered primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which pushed crude oil prices above $100–110/bbl, alongside persistent FII outflows and rising global risk aversion.</li><li>The correction was broad-based across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. Importantly, this drawdown has brought valuations closer to historical averages after a period of premium valuations</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.

Market Recap: Sharp Correction Amid Global Shock: Indian equities witnessed a sharp correction in March 2026, with the Nifty declining more than 11% and broader markets underperforming, driven by a confluence of global and domestic headwinds.The sell-off was triggered primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which pushed crude oil prices above $100–110/bbl, alongside persistent FII outflows and rising global risk aversion.The correction was broad-based across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. Importantly, this drawdown has brought valuations closer to historical averages after a period of premium valuationsContent 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>Over 9MFY26, the sector presented two distinct narratives for banks and NBFCs.</li><li>Phase 1 proved challenging, with headwinds largely playing out over H1FY26 and was characterised by slower disbursement and loan growth, deposit mobilisation pressures for banks, squeezed margins given RBI repo rate cuts, and elevated stress in the unsecured lending segments.</li><li>However, Phase 2, which began unfolding in Q3, was meaningfully better with most banks and NBFCs reporting an earnings surprise aided by gradually moderating credit costs as unsecured segment stress ebbed, the ability to maintain NIMs despite rate cuts in Dec’25 (though only partial impact was visible), continuous asset quality improvement, and a decisive credit growth recovery. </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.

Over 9MFY26, the sector presented two distinct narratives for banks and NBFCs.Phase 1 proved challenging, with headwinds largely playing out over H1FY26 and was characterised by slower disbursement and loan growth, deposit mobilisation pressures for banks, squeezed margins given RBI repo rate cuts, and elevated stress in the unsecured lending segments.However, Phase 2, which began unfolding in Q3, was meaningfully better with most banks and NBFCs reporting an earnings surprise aided by gradually moderating credit costs as unsecured segment stress ebbed, the ability to maintain NIMs despite rate cuts in Dec’25 (though only partial impact was visible), continuous asset quality improvement, and a decisive credit growth recovery. 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 and NBFCs Sector Update - Fundamentals Firm, Valuations Now More Compelling

<ul><li>Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank’s (KMB) Q3FY26 earnings were below estimates, as flattish margins, soft traction in fee income, and relatively high opex intensity was partly offset by higher growth on both sides of the balance sheet</li><li>Healthy loan growth (16% YoY) was driven by mortgages, business banking, SME segments</li><li>Deposit growth (~14% YoY) was strong with CASA ratio at 41.3% (-101bps QoQ) and softer than usual traction in CA balances</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.

Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank’s (KMB) Q3FY26 earnings were below estimates, as flattish margins, soft traction in fee income, and relatively high opex intensity was partly offset by higher growth on both sides of the balance sheetHealthy loan growth (16% YoY) was driven by mortgages, business banking, SME segmentsDeposit growth (~14% YoY) was strong with CASA ratio at 41.3% (-101bps QoQ) and softer than usual traction in CA balancesContent 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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Kotak Mahindra Bank is an Indian banking and financial services company that offers a comprehensive range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers. These services include personal finance, investment banking, life insurance, wealth management, consumer banking, commercial banking, and treasury operations. The company provides deposit accounts, various loans, credit and debit cards, mutual funds, and insurance plans. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company was founded in 1985 as Kotak Mahindra Finance Limited and received its banking license in 2003.

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