Residual stress in MSME/agriculture segments
Slippages increased in Q4 due to MSME accounts; management acknowledged residual stress and need for vigilance.
Punjab & Sind · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
Slippages increased in Q4 due to MSME accounts; management acknowledged residual stress and need for vigilance.
Analyst raised concern about global challenges affecting MSME cash flows; management agreed prolonged issues could impact.
Persistently low CASA ratio (below industry average) continues to constrain net interest margin despite improving asset mix.
CRO estimated ECL impact of ₹600-800 crore over five years; though manageable, it will absorb capital buffers.