CASA ratio falls to 34.4% in Q2 FY27, may cap bank margins
Indian banks' CASA ratio slipped to 34.4% in the July-September quarter of FY27 from 35.6%, as 360 ONE Capital flags rising funding costs and NIM risk in H2 FY27.
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Indian banks' CASA ratio slipped to 34.4% in the July-September quarter of FY27 from 35.6%, as 360 ONE Capital flags rising funding costs and NIM risk in H2 FY27.
Yes Bank denied a report by The Banker claiming a $3.4 million cyber fraud loss involving government accounts, saying its systems are intact and no financial losses occurred.
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