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Banking Sector Booms: Experts Predict Strong Growth Ahead
10 Oct
Summary
- Experts bullish on banking sector expecting robust growth in earnings.
- PSU banks' PAT projected to grow 27% YoY, private banks' NII up 13% YoY.
- Motilal Oswal's top picks include ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, and AU Bank.
Experts are expressing optimism for the banking sector as the current earnings season unfolds, with robust business growth anticipated. This positive outlook is supported by factors such as FCNR (B) inflows and improvements in net interest margins (NIMs), projecting enhanced profitability. Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks are forecast to achieve a substantial 27% year-over-year growth in profit after tax (PAT) by the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, partly aided by stake sale gains at select institutions.
While PSU banks show strong PAT growth potential, private banks are also expected to demonstrate resilience. Their net interest income (NII) is estimated to grow by 13% annually, outpacing the 10.8% projected for PSUs. Specific projections indicate strong NII growth for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, among others. AU Bank is notably expected to experience nearly 53.6% annual profit growth. Motilal Oswal has highlighted ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and AU Bank as its top investment recommendations within the banking sector.
