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Nimish Maheshwari

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<li>The United States has imposed a 50% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports, the highest among major Asian peers, significantly above China (30%) and Vietnam (20%).
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<li>This could hamper 50-100 bps India’s GDP growth, strain sectors like textile, gems, and raise risks around FPI flows as US accounts for nearly 40% of India’s FPI assets.</li>
<li>While India retains buffers through domestic absorption, trade diversification, and potential monetary easing, the tariff shock deepens trade uncertainty and capital flow sensitivity, warranting close investor monitoring. </li>
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The United States has imposed a 50% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports, the highest among major Asian peers, significantly above China (30%) and Vietnam (20%).

This could hamper 50-100 bps India’s GDP growth, strain sectors like textile, gems, and raise risks around FPI flows as US accounts for nearly 40% of India’s FPI assets.
While India retains buffers through domestic absorption, trade diversification, and potential monetary easing, the tariff shock deepens trade uncertainty and capital flow sensitivity, warranting close investor monitoring. 


Will 50% Tariffs Break India’s Export Edge?

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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>Banks (incl. SFBs) credit growth was largely in line with our estimates, delivering an 11% YoY growth in Q1FY26, thereby broadly replicating systemic growth.</li><li>The PSU banks under our coverage reported ~12% YoY growth, and private banks (incl SFBs) posted 11% YoY growth.</li><li>The Q1 seasonality, alongside continued caution in the unsecured segments, weighed on credit growth. </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 largely in line with our estimates, delivering an 11% YoY growth in Q1FY26, thereby broadly replicating systemic growth.The PSU banks under our coverage reported ~12% YoY growth, and private banks (incl SFBs) posted 11% YoY growth.The Q1 seasonality, alongside continued caution in the unsecured segments, weighed on credit growth. 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.

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

<ul><li>The Q1FY26 earnings season was marked with interesting events such as 1) Geopolitical tension, 2) Volatility in Crude Prices, 3) Interest rate cuts, 4) Unseasonal Rainfall, 5) Supply chain disruptions, and 6) Improving liquidity.</li><li>These developments indicate Q1FY26 earnings season is expected to exhibit a mix trend, similar to the patterns observed in previous quarters.</li><li>Some breather is expected in Q1FY26 on account of sequential improvement in some of the pockets of high-frequency indicators. </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 Q1FY26 earnings season was marked with interesting events such as 1) Geopolitical tension, 2) Volatility in Crude Prices, 3) Interest rate cuts, 4) Unseasonal Rainfall, 5) Supply chain disruptions, and 6) Improving liquidity.These developments indicate Q1FY26 earnings season is expected to exhibit a mix trend, similar to the patterns observed in previous quarters.Some breather is expected in Q1FY26 on account of sequential improvement in some of the pockets of high-frequency indicators. 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>Management Commentaries &amp; Guidance Remain Critical We are happy to share that the Axis Top Picks Basket delivered a return of 9.7% in the last three months against the 8.5% return posted by the Nifty 50, outperforming the Nifty 50 by a notable margin of 1.2%.</li><li>Moreover, over the last one month, the basket has gained 3.7%.</li><li>Our Top Picks Basket has delivered an impressive return of 336% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 175% return delivered by the NIFTY 50 index over the same period.</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.

Management Commentaries &amp; Guidance Remain Critical We are happy to share that the Axis Top Picks Basket delivered a return of 9.7% in the last three months against the 8.5% return posted by the Nifty 50, outperforming the Nifty 50 by a notable margin of 1.2%.Moreover, over the last one month, the basket has gained 3.7%.Our Top Picks Basket has delivered an impressive return of 336% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 175% return delivered by the NIFTY 50 index over the same period.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.

Axis Top Picks for the month of July 2025

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<li>During rate cut cycle, NBFCs with a higher proportion of floating-rate liabilities &amp; a relatively lower proportion of floating-rate assets are poised to experience an expansion in their profitability.</li>
<li>This insight analyzes the asset-liability profiles of select Vehicle Financiers, Prime HFCs, and Affordable HFCs to identify their sensitivity to interest rate movements</li>
<li>Overall, NBFCs expect the benefit of the rate cut to have a lagged effect from H2FY26, leading  expansion in NIM and overall profitability</li>
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During rate cut cycle, NBFCs with a higher proportion of floating-rate liabilities &amp; a relatively lower proportion of floating-rate assets are poised to experience an expansion in their profitability.
This insight analyzes the asset-liability profiles of select Vehicle Financiers, Prime HFCs, and Affordable HFCs to identify their sensitivity to interest rate movements
Overall, NBFCs expect the benefit of the rate cut to have a lagged effect from H2FY26, leading  expansion in NIM and overall profitability


Thematic Report : Impact of Rate Cuts on Profitability of NBFCs and HFCs in India

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Shriram Finance Limited provides consumer finance services. The Company offers automobile, commercial vehicle, business, and gold loan services. Shriram Finance serves customers in India.

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Will 50% Tariffs Break India’s Export Edge?

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Nimish Maheshwari

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

Banks (incl. SFBs) credit growth was largely in line with our estimates, delivering an 11% YoY growth in Q1FY26, thereby broadly replicating...

Axis Direct

Q1FY26 - Consolidated Earnings Preview

Some breather is expected in Q1FY26 on account of sequential improvement in some of the pockets of high-frequency indicators.

Axis Direct

Axis Top Picks for the month of July 2025

Our Top Picks Basket has delivered an impressive return of 336% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 175% return delivered by...

Axis Direct

Thematic Report : Impact of Rate Cuts on Profitability of NBFCs and HFCs in India

NBFCs with more floating-rate liabilities and less floating-rate assets set to profit from rate cuts, with increased profitability expected in...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Will 50% Tariffs Break India’s Export Edge?

​US imposes 50% tariff on Indian exports, highest in Asia, may slow GDP growth, strain sectors, and impact FPI flows. India has buffers but faces...

Nimish Maheshwari

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

Banks (incl. SFBs) credit growth was largely in line with our estimates, delivering an 11% YoY growth in Q1FY26, thereby broadly replicating...

Axis Direct

Q1FY26 - Consolidated Earnings Preview

Some breather is expected in Q1FY26 on account of sequential improvement in some of the pockets of high-frequency indicators.

Axis Direct

Axis Top Picks for the month of July 2025

Our Top Picks Basket has delivered an impressive return of 336% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 175% return delivered by...

Axis Direct

Thematic Report : Impact of Rate Cuts on Profitability of NBFCs and HFCs in India

​NBFCs with more floating-rate liabilities and less floating-rate assets set to profit from rate cuts, with increased profitability expected in...

Nimish Maheshwari

US imposes 50% tariff on Indian exports, highest in Asia, may slow GDP growth, strain sectors, and impact FPI flows. India has buffers but faces...

NBFCs with more floating-rate liabilities and less floating-rate assets set to profit from rate cuts, with increased profitability expected in...