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Neuberger Berman's Conrad Saldanha sees private banks as India's next opportunity; says AI capex cycle remains intact

IN · 2026-09-30

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Key takeaway

AI-related capital expenditure in India is expected to remain strong through 2028, driving demand for technology infrastructure.

  1. Step 1 · The triggersustained AI-related capital expenditure through 2028 drives demand for technology infrastructure and hardware in India
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onWithheld This step of the chain is withheld. The reason is set out in the notice above — a deliberate omission, not missing data.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onincreased corporate credit demand and improved asset quality make Indian private sector banks more willing to lend to tech-linked SMEs
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in the tech/electronics supply chain benefit from steadier orders and easier access to bank finance, supporting their own growth and investment

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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