Private banks' margins fall as FCNR deposit costs rise
FROM THE WIRE · ECONOMICTIMES.INDIATIMES.COM
In the second quarter, leading private sector banks in India reported a drop in net interest margins. This decline was primarily caused by the costs associated with foreign currency non-resident deposits. Analysts noted that the leveraged nature of these deposits significantly…
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- 01Leading Indian private banks reported lower net interest margins in the second quarter.
- 02The decline was primarily caused by costs of foreign currency non-resident deposits.
- 03Analysts noted the leveraged nature of these deposits significantly hurt profitability.
- 04Banks also faced pressure from faster repricing of assets as rates declined.