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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>HDFC Bank raises fixed deposit rates to 7.35% and 7.40% for specific tenors.</li>
<li>Adani Green Energy starts 250 MW wind project, boosting total capacity to 2,250 MW.</li>
<li>EQT exits RBL Bank with Rs 1,100 crore stake sale; shares drop 3%.</li>
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HDFC Bank raises fixed deposit rates to 7.35% and 7.40% for specific tenors.
Adani Green Energy starts 250 MW wind project, boosting total capacity to 2,250 MW.
EQT exits RBL Bank with Rs 1,100 crore stake sale; shares drop 3%.


# 34 India Insight: HDFC Raises FD, Adani Green 250 MW Wind Project, EQT Exits RBL

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HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank’s (KMB) earnings were in line with estimates barring a one-off gain of INR27bn (net of tax) from the divestment of a stake in its general insurance subsidiary</li><li>Healthy loan growth (~19% YoY) was offset by a sharp decline in margins (26bps QoQ) and elevated credit costs (55bps annualised)</li><li>Deposit growth was muted (-0.3% QoQ) with a drop in current account balances and softer momentum in the active money pool (+2% QoQ), as the CASA ratio moderated further (43.4%, -210bps QoQ)</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) earnings were in line with estimates barring a one-off gain of INR27bn (net of tax) from the divestment of a stake in its general insurance subsidiaryHealthy loan growth (~19% YoY) was offset by a sharp decline in margins (26bps QoQ) and elevated credit costs (55bps annualised)Deposit growth was muted (-0.3% QoQ) with a drop in current account balances and softer momentum in the active money pool (+2% QoQ), as the CASA ratio moderated further (43.4%, -210bps QoQ)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.

HSIE Results Daily: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Indian Hotels, RBL Bank

<ul><li>Given the rising competitive intensity for low-cost and granular deposits facing the banking system, loan-deposit ratios at historical highs, and expected rate cuts towards the back-end of FY25, we believe banks are faced with the challenge of quality deposit mobilisation, elevated funding costs (lagged deposit re-pricing) and softer incremental spreads</li><li>As banks and NBFCs navigate the growth-margin trade-off, we argue that the combination of lower growth and lower spreads is likely to keep valuations under check, especially of mid-sized, high-growth franchises</li><li>While we expect system-wide growth to decelerate by 90-100 bps from FY24 levels, we are conservative on incremental spreads across our coverage universe, pencilling in 50bps of rate cuts starting Q4FY25 (blended FY25 NIMs at 12-15bps below FY24)</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.

Given the rising competitive intensity for low-cost and granular deposits facing the banking system, loan-deposit ratios at historical highs, and expected rate cuts towards the back-end of FY25, we believe banks are faced with the challenge of quality deposit mobilisation, elevated funding costs (lagged deposit re-pricing) and softer incremental spreadsAs banks and NBFCs navigate the growth-margin trade-off, we argue that the combination of lower growth and lower spreads is likely to keep valuations under check, especially of mid-sized, high-growth franchisesWhile we expect system-wide growth to decelerate by 90-100 bps from FY24 levels, we are conservative on incremental spreads across our coverage universe, pencilling in 50bps of rate cuts starting Q4FY25 (blended FY25 NIMs at 12-15bps below FY24)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.

Leveraged Financials: The Liquidity Conundrum

<ul><li>ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank (ICICIBC) beat forecasts on the back of steady margins, better operating efficiency (lower sourcing cost and limited headcount addition) and lower provisioning, offset by a slightly tepid loan growth (+16% YoY)</li><li>The bank continued to witness recoveries in line with elevated gross slippages (190bps), resulting in further improvement in asset quality alongside steady PCR (~81%)</li><li>Deposit growth (+19% YoY) witnessed seasonal pick-up in current accounts, resulting in a strong CASA ratio at 42.2% (+255 bps QoQ), and a 10bps QoQ spike in incremental cost of 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.

ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank (ICICIBC) beat forecasts on the back of steady margins, better operating efficiency (lower sourcing cost and limited headcount addition) and lower provisioning, offset by a slightly tepid loan growth (+16% YoY)The bank continued to witness recoveries in line with elevated gross slippages (190bps), resulting in further improvement in asset quality alongside steady PCR (~81%)Deposit growth (+19% YoY) witnessed seasonal pick-up in current accounts, resulting in a strong CASA ratio at 42.2% (+255 bps QoQ), and a 10bps QoQ spike in incremental cost of depositsContent 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: ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, SBI Life Insurance, Shriram Finance

<ul><li>Colgate Palmolive: Colgate’s Q3 print positively surprised with revenue growing by 8% (HSIE 6%) while EBITDA was up by 30% (HSIE 19%)</li><li>Volume grew in the low single digits with price hikes continuing to support revenue growth</li><li>Domestic revenues grew by 9% supported by the strong performance of the core portfolio</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.

Colgate Palmolive: Colgate’s Q3 print positively surprised with revenue growing by 8% (HSIE 6%) while EBITDA was up by 30% (HSIE 19%)Volume grew in the low single digits with price hikes continuing to support revenue growthDomestic revenues grew by 9% supported by the strong performance of the core portfolioContent 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: Colgate Palmolive, Persistent Systems, RBL Bank

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RBL Bank is an Indian private sector bank that provides a comprehensive range of banking and financial services to retail, corporate, and institutional customers. Its offerings include savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, credit cards, loans, investments, and digital banking solutions. The bank was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

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# 34 India Insight: HDFC Raises FD, Adani Green 250 MW Wind Project, EQT Exits RBL

HDFC Bank raises fixed deposit rates, Adani Green Energy expands wind project capacity, EQT exits RBL Bank causing share drop.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Indian Hotels, RBL Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank’s (KMB) earnings were in line with estimates barring a one-off gain of INR27bn (net of tax) from the...

HDFC Securities

Leveraged Financials: The Liquidity Conundrum

Our hypothesis remains anchored around strong retail deposit franchises and declining spreads over the next 12 months, coupled with the...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, SBI Life Insurance, Shriram Finance

ICICI Bank (ICICIBC) beat forecasts on the back of steady margins, better operating efficiency (lower sourcing cost and limited headcount addition)

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Colgate Palmolive, Persistent Systems, RBL Bank

Colgate Palmolive: Colgate’s Q3 print positively surprised with revenue growing by 8% (HSIE 6%) while EBITDA was up by 30% (HSIE 19%)

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# 34 India Insight: HDFC Raises FD, Adani Green 250 MW Wind Project, EQT Exits RBL

​HDFC Bank raises fixed deposit rates, Adani Green Energy expands wind project capacity, EQT exits RBL Bank causing share drop.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Indian Hotels, RBL Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank’s (KMB) earnings were in line with estimates barring a one-off gain of INR27bn (net of tax) from the...

HDFC Securities

Leveraged Financials: The Liquidity Conundrum

Our hypothesis remains anchored around strong retail deposit franchises and declining spreads over the next 12 months, coupled with the...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, SBI Life Insurance, Shriram Finance

ICICI Bank (ICICIBC) beat forecasts on the back of steady margins, better operating efficiency (lower sourcing cost and limited headcount addition)

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Colgate Palmolive, Persistent Systems, RBL Bank

Colgate Palmolive: Colgate’s Q3 print positively surprised with revenue growing by 8% (HSIE 6%) while EBITDA was up by 30% (HSIE 19%)

HDFC Securities

HDFC Bank raises fixed deposit rates, Adani Green Energy expands wind project capacity, EQT exits RBL Bank causing share drop.