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AXISBANK Banking 17 Oct 2023

Axis Bank Ltd — Q2 FY24

Axis Bank delivered a strong Q2 FY24 with PAT of INR 5,864 crore (+10% YoY) driven by robust core operating profit growth of 19% YoY in H1.

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Axis Bank delivered a strong Q2 FY24 with PAT of INR 5,864 crore (+10% YoY) driven by robust core operating profit growth of 19% YoY in H1. NIM remained stable at 4.11%, supported by improved loan mix and RIDF reduction. Fee income grew 31% YoY, with retail fees up 38%. Asset quality improved further with GNPA at 1.73% (down 77bps YoY) and net slippages at 1.49% (lowest in 12 quarters). CET1 ratio improved to 14.56%, aided by organic capital generation. Management guided for loan growth 400-600bps above system (~13%), with continued investment in technology and branch expansion (500 branches planned for FY24). Key risk: potential margin compression from lagged deposit repricing and elevated operating expenses from Citi integration and growth investments.

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Quarter Snapshot

CASA Ratio 44.4%
+15% YoY (compounded over 3 years)

CASA ratio among best in industry; compounding at 15% per annum for last three years.

Retail Loan Growth 23% YoY
+23% YoY

Retail advances grew 23% YoY; 76% of retail book is secured.

Credit Card Spends Growth 72% YoY
+72% YoY

Credit card spends grew 72% YoY, driven by Citi portfolio acquisition and organic growth.

Gross NPA Ratio 1.73%
-77bps YoY

GNPA declined 77bps YoY to 1.73%, lowest in recent quarters.

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Top guidance Loan growth 400-600bps above system

Management expects Axis Bank to grow loans at 400-600 basis points faster than the banking system credit growth of ~13% for FY24.

Top risk Operating expense pressure from Citi integration and investments

OpEx grew 34% YoY, with Citi integration costs and technology investments driving growth.

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