Operating expense pressure from Citi integration and investments
OpEx grew 34% YoY, with Citi integration costs and technology investments driving growth. Cost ratios expected to remain sticky until integration completes.
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Deposit growth lagging loan growth
Deposit growth has been muted relative to loan growth, raising concerns about funding. Management relies on LCR management and term deposits to bridge gap.
Regulatory caution on unsecured lending
RBI has expressed caution on personal loan growth. Axis Bank's PL book grew 25% YoY, but management notes stress in sub-INR 50k segment (which they avoid).
Net credit cost gap to shrink due to lower recoveries
Management expects recoveries and upgrades to decline, narrowing the gap between gross and net credit costs, potentially increasing net credit costs.