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Axis Bank has reported elevated slippages in its unsecured loan portfolio, prompting caution from management and analysts alike. The bulk of the ₹4,443 crore gross slippages in Q2 FY25 stemmed from personal loans and credit cards, with writeoffs totaling ₹3,100 crore largely from the same segment.
Key Highlights:
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Retail slippages accounted for ₹4,073 crore, while wholesale contributed ₹106 crore.
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The bank has tightened scorecards, reduced spending limits, and enhanced collections to mitigate further deterioration.
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Despite early signs of improvement, management remains wary of declaring a peak in stress levels.
Strategic Response:
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Axis Bank has implemented stricter provisioning norms, including 100% provisioning on retail unsecured NPAs at 91 days past due.
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Recoveries from writtenoff accounts improved 67% quarteronquarter, but volatility persists.
Outlook:
Analysts expect continued pressure on asset quality, especially in unsecured retail, over the next few quarters.
Sources: CNBC TV18, Business Standard, Economic Times BFSI, Axis Bank Investor Presentation.
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