We retain Buy on Karnataka Bank (KBL) and revise our TP upwards to Rs240 (valued at 1.3x FY20E ABV). Q3'18 results surprised on upside with a) strongest ever loan growth (24.1% YoY / 8% QoQ) ; b) further expansion in margins (3.04%; 25bps YoY) c) decline in slippages-run rate (1.9% annualised) and d) stressed asset portfolio down to 7%. Commentaries on each of the above key parameters remain encouraging and we have factored the same into our estimates. This is even as near-term earnings are set to remain under-pressure following accelerated provisions. We have introduced FY20 estimates and see our RoE's...