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ICICI Bank reported yet another steady quarter with strong return ratio amid a challenging environment. Net interest income (NII) at Rs. 21,193 crore (above estimates) grew by 11 y-o-y/4% q-o-q. Net interest margins (NIMs) improved by 16 bps q-o-q to 4.41% vs expectation of 2-5 bps decline however given the repo rate cut of 50 bps so far.

Q4FY25 numbers were decent with slight beat on earnings led by NIM expansion. NII at Rs. 32,066 crore (up 10% y-o-y/5% q-o-q) above estimates, led by higher NIMs. NIMs improved by 11 bps q-o-q to 3.54%, however excluding the impact of an ITR refund, core margins rose by 3 bps q-o-q.

Axis Bank reported higher slippages led by change in recognizing slippages as Technical Impact. Excluding technical impact also, asset quality deteriorated as slippages increased and NPA inched up to 1.41% vs 1.28% QoQ. Credit growth remain stable at 8% YoY vs 7.8% YoY (Q4FY26), while deposit growth declined to 9% YoY vs 10% YoY (Q4FY26). NIMs declined by 17bps QoQ to 3.8% led by interest reversal and repricing impact; further we expect impact of rate cuts on margins. NII grew by 1% YoY led by lower NIMs. PPoP grew by 14% YoY due to higher other income. Provisions increased by 94% YoY due to higher slippages which resulted PAT...

APSEZ has announced the acquisition of Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte. Ltd (APPH), Singapore, from Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd (CRPSHPL) through a non-cash share-swap transaction. CRPSHPL is a related party.

Both 4QFY25 and FY26 guidance were weaker than expected. The ~25% CYTD stock decline possibly prices some of that in

Infosys’ weak guidance with a widened range of 0-3% YoY CC for FY26 is due to weak exit growth rate of -1.1% YoY CC, heightened uncertainty due to global tariff wars and lack of mega deals reflected in muted TCV of USD 11.6bn, down 34% YoY in FY25.

Infosys reported a disappointing revenue performance in Q4, and missed implied growth guidance. Revenue declined 3.5% QoQ in cc terms, falling short of our expectations.

HDFCLIFE reported below expectations APE growth of 9.7% YoY in Q4FY25 (up 17% YoY in FY25)

HDFCLIFE reported an overall steady performance in growth (Retail APE YoY growth – FY25: 18%; Q4FY25: 9.7%) and profitability (FY25 VNB margin: 25.6%; VNB growth: 13% YoY) despite the headwinds from new surrender regulation implementation and decline in the MFI-linked Credit Life segment.

Infosys (INFO) reported 4QFY25 revenue of USD4.7b, down 3.5% QoQ CC/up 4.8% YoY CC vs. our estimate of 1.0% QoQ CC decline. For full year, revenue stood at USD19.2b, up 4.2% YoY CC. EBIT margins stood at 21% vs. our estimates of 20.6%. EBIT declined 3.8% QoQ/up 12.5% YoY to INR85b (est. INR87b).