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The banking sector and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to experience strong growth in Q2, aided by lower funding costs that may enhance margins, according to Bernstein's analysis.

IN · 2026-09-21

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Key takeaway

Lower funding costs are set to boost margins for Indian banks and NBFCs in Q2.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndian banks and NBFCs see lower funding costs, reducing their interest expense base
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onimproved net interest margins allow lenders to compete more aggressively for new business, supporting credit growth to SMEs
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs experience steadier or cheaper access to working capital and term loans, supporting operational stability

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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