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Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on 14 Indian banks
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on 14 Indian banks, assigning Buy ratings on six: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and State Bank of India. It gave…
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on 14 Indian banks, assigning Buy ratings on six: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and State Bank of India. It gave Sell calls on four: Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Union Bank of India. Neutral ratings were assigned to IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of India, and Yes Bank.
The investment bank's target prices suggest upside potential of 15-36% for the Buy-rated lenders, while Sell-rated stocks could see downside of 16-27%. The report cites factors such as loan growth, asset quality, and margin trajectories for its varied stances across public and private sector banks.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Goldman Sachs' divergent calls reflect the widening gap between well-capitalised private lenders and state-run banks burdened by legacy stress. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, with strong retail franchises, are favoured for consistent return ratios, while PNB and Canara Bank face margin pressure and higher provisions. The next trigger for the sector is the RBI's February monetary policy decision, where any rate cut signal could further boost private bank valuations or challenge public bank net interest margins.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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