Systemic deposit growth in Indian banks is gaining momentum, leading to an improvement in the credit-to-deposit ratio.
Overall, the Net Interest Income (NII) for the banking sector is projected to grow by just 1 percent year-on-year and decline by 1.5 percent quarter-on-quarter due to weak credit expansion.
Private sector banks have outperformed with stronger loan and deposit growth compared to public sector banks, leading to a decline in the credit-to-deposit ratio for private banks.
Profit after tax for banks is expected to show modest growth supported by lower credit costs, with private banks likely to see better performance compared to public sector banks.