NIM pressure from rising cost of funds
Management expects cost of funds to increase by 40-45 bps in FY25, which could compress NIMs further if not offset by yield improvements.
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Management expects cost of funds to increase by 40-45 bps in FY25, which could compress NIMs further if not offset by yield improvements.
Credit card business is not expected to be profitable for at least two years, with high credit costs (~6-6.5%) and potential regulatory changes adding uncertainty.
An analyst raised the possibility of RBI imposing a yield cap on microfinance loans, which could impact the bank's strategy to grow MFI to 10% of the book.
The merger with Fincare adds complexity; integration of systems, cultures, and branches must be seamless to realize synergies and avoid disruption.