{"id":289049,"date":"2026-10-06T10:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T05:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=289049"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T05:13:23","slug":"kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"Kotak, Axis and IndusInd Bank Shares Move After the Q2 Update: Advances, Deposits, CASA Ratios and FCNR(B) Effects Compared, How the Stocks Reacted on 6 October and the Key Data Investors Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Q2 update: Kotak advances +24.7%, deposits +23.2%, CASA 38.2%. Axis advances +22.7%, CASA 36.5%. IndusInd advances +11.2%, CASA 28%. Shares up 1% to 4%.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">The Q2 update from Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank lifted their shares on 6 October by about 1% to 4%, with Kotak leading, because loan and deposit growth was healthy. Kotak&#8217;s net advances rose 24.7% to Rs 5,77,094 crore and deposits 23.2% to Rs 6,51,491 crore, Axis&#8217;s gross advances rose 22.7% to Rs 13.85 lakh crore and deposits 20.7% to Rs 14.52 lakh crore, and IndusInd&#8217;s net advances rose 11.2% to Rs 3.62 lakh crore and deposits 10.1% to Rs 4.29 lakh crore. The catch is deposit quality: CASA ratios fell to 38.2% at Kotak, 36.5% at Axis and 28% at IndusInd, and FCNR(B) loans inflated Axis&#8217;s headline growth while IndusInd raised $3.51 billion of FCNR(B) deposits. Investors should watch CASA, the credit-deposit ratio and margins in the Q2 results more than the headline growth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Q2 update season for private banks produced sharp moves on Tuesday, 6 October, as Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank reported provisional September-quarter numbers. Kotak gained as much as about 4%, Axis rose about 1.3% to around Rs 1,237 and IndusInd about 1%, while IDFC First Bank fell about 3%.<\/p>\n<p>If you are searching for how Kotak Mahindra Bank shares, Axis Bank shares and IndusInd Bank shares compare after the Q2 update, this article covers the Q2 update for each bank, CASA and term deposits mix, the credit-deposit ratio, the FCNR(B) swap effect, the stock reactions, how Motilal Oswal read the data, the RBI policy and the risks. These are provisional business numbers and not financial results, so margins and asset quality come later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Q2_Update_Compared_Kotak_Axis_and_IndusInd_Bank\" title=\"Q2 Update Compared: Kotak, Axis and IndusInd Bank\">Q2 Update Compared: Kotak, Axis and IndusInd Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_Q2_Update_Strong_Growth_Lower_CASA_Mix\" title=\"Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Update: Strong Growth, Lower CASA Mix\">Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Update: Strong Growth, Lower CASA Mix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Axis_Bank_Q2_Update_FCNRB_Loans_Inflate_the_Headline\" title=\"Axis Bank Q2 Update: FCNR(B) Loans Inflate the Headline\">Axis Bank Q2 Update: FCNR(B) Loans Inflate the Headline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#IndusInd_Bank_Q2_Update_Slower_Growth_Lower_CASA\" title=\"IndusInd Bank Q2 Update: Slower Growth, Lower CASA\">IndusInd Bank Q2 Update: Slower Growth, Lower CASA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#What_the_Q2_Update_Means_for_Bank_Stocks\" title=\"What the Q2 Update Means for Bank Stocks\">What the Q2 Update Means for Bank Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Risks_Behind_the_Bank_Q2_Update\" title=\"Risks Behind the Bank Q2 Update\">Risks Behind the Bank Q2 Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#What_to_Watch_Next_After_the_Q2_Update\" title=\"What to Watch Next After the Q2 Update\">What to Watch Next After the Q2 Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#What_did_Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_report_in_its_Q2_update\" title=\"What did Kotak Mahindra Bank report in its Q2 update?\">What did Kotak Mahindra Bank report in its Q2 update?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#What_did_Axis_Bank_report_in_its_Q2_update\" title=\"What did Axis Bank report in its Q2 update?\">What did Axis Bank report in its Q2 update?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#What_did_IndusInd_Bank_report_in_its_Q2_update\" title=\"What did IndusInd Bank report in its Q2 update?\">What did IndusInd Bank report in its Q2 update?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#How_did_Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_shares_Axis_Bank_shares_and_IndusInd_shares_react\" title=\"How did Kotak Mahindra Bank shares, Axis Bank shares and IndusInd shares react?\">How did Kotak Mahindra Bank shares, Axis Bank shares and IndusInd shares react?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Why_is_the_CASA_ratio_falling\" title=\"Why is the CASA ratio falling?\">Why is the CASA ratio falling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#What_is_FCNRB_and_why_does_it_matter\" title=\"What is FCNR(B) and why does it matter?\">What is FCNR(B) and why does it matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#When_are_the_Q2_results_for_these_banks\" title=\"When are the Q2 results for these banks?\">When are the Q2 results for these banks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-axis-indusind-bank-shares-q2-update-sharp-moves\/#Are_bank_stocks_a_good_buy_after_the_Q2_update\" title=\"Are bank stocks a good buy after the Q2 update?\">Are bank stocks a good buy after the Q2 update?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Update_Compared_Kotak_Axis_and_IndusInd_Bank\"><\/span><strong>Q2 Update Compared: Kotak, Axis and IndusInd Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Axis Bank<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">IndusInd Bank<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Advances<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Net Rs 5,77,094 crore, up 24.7% YoY and 12.7% QoQ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Gross Rs 13.85 lakh crore, up 22.7% YoY<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Net Rs 3,62,393 crore, up 11.2% YoY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Deposits<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 6,51,491 crore, up 23.2% YoY and 13.7% QoQ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 14.52 lakh crore, up 20.7% YoY and 5.8% QoQ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 4,29,038 crore, up 10.1% YoY and 3.4% QoQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CASA deposits<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 2,49,105 crore, up 11.3% YoY and 7.8% QoQ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 5.30 lakh crore, up 10.6% YoY and 1.5% QoQ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CASA ratio of 28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CASA ratio<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">38.2%, from 40.3% in Q1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">36.5%, from 38% in Q1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">28%, from 29.4% in Q1 and 30.7% a year ago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Share price move on 6 October<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up as much as about 4%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up about 1.3% to about Rs 1,237<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up about 1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>In the Q2 update all three banks grew deposits, but term deposits grew faster than CASA, which raises funding costs. Kotak&#8217;s credit-deposit ratio eased to 88.6% from 89.4%, and Motilal Oswal noted that Kotak&#8217;s loan and deposit growth beat its estimates while the CASA mix fell sharply.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check the Univest Screener for live data on bank stocks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_Q2_Update_Strong_Growth_Lower_CASA_Mix\"><\/span><strong>Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Update: Strong Growth, Lower CASA Mix<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kotak&#8217;s average net advances rose 22.1% to Rs 5,46,963 crore, while period-end advances grew faster at 24.7%, which means the Q2 update shows loans picked up late in the quarter. CASA deposits grew Rs 25,314 crore year on year, but total deposits grew twice as fast, so the CASA ratio dropped about two percentage points quarter on quarter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Axis_Bank_Q2_Update_FCNRB_Loans_Inflate_the_Headline\"><\/span><strong>Axis Bank Q2 Update: FCNR(B) Loans Inflate the Headline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Axis Bank Q2 update said loans extended by its international branches against FCNR(B) deposits stood at Rs 43,800 crore. Excluding those, gross advances would have grown 18.8% year on year and 5.3% quarter on quarter, against 22.7% reported, and total deposits would have grown 17.0% year on year, not 20.7%. Term deposits grew 27.3% year on year, and average deposits grew 22.5% year on year and 7% quarter on quarter.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Axis Bank metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Reported<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Excluding FCNR(B) loans<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Gross advances growth, YoY<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">22.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">18.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Gross advances growth, QoQ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Higher<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">5.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Total deposits growth, YoY<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">20.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">17.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Term deposits growth, YoY<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">27.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">21.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CASA mix<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">36.5%, from 38%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not adjusted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Kotak, Axis and IndusInd Bank shares live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IndusInd_Bank_Q2_Update_Slower_Growth_Lower_CASA\"><\/span><strong>IndusInd Bank Q2 Update: Slower Growth, Lower CASA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In its Q2 update IndusInd&#8217;s advances rose 11.2% and deposits 10.1%, slower than peers, but the bank mobilised $3.51 billion of FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI swap window, and retail and small business deposits reached Rs 2,14,504 crore. Its CASA ratio fell to 28% from 29.4% in Q1 and 30.7% a year ago, the lowest of the three, which pressures margins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Q2_Update_Means_for_Bank_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What the Q2 Update Means for Bank Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Credit growth is healthy at the large private banks, roughly 22% to 25% at Kotak and Axis.<\/li>\n<li>Deposit mix is the weak spot, because term deposits and FCNR(B) money cost more than CASA.<\/li>\n<li>Margins are the next test, so the full Q2 results matter more than the business update.<\/li>\n<li>Rate moves matter: the RBI policy on 7 October could raise deposit and lending rates.<\/li>\n<li>Valuation and quality differ: IndusInd is recovering from earlier problems, while Kotak and Axis grow faster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Bank stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Reaction on 6 October<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Key watch item<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Kotak Mahindra Bank shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up to about 4%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CASA ratio and credit-deposit ratio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Axis Bank shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up about 1.3% to about Rs 1,237<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">FCNR(B)-adjusted growth and margins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">IndusInd Bank<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up about 1%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CASA at 28% and growth recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">IDFC First Bank<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Down about 3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Reaction to its own update<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_Behind_the_Bank_Q2_Update\"><\/span><strong>Risks Behind the Bank Q2 Update<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Provisional data:<\/strong> A business update does not show margins, profit or asset quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding cost:<\/strong> A lower CASA mix raises the cost of funds and can squeeze margins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FCNR(B) flows:<\/strong> Swap-window deposits can reverse and inflate headline growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rate hike:<\/strong> The RBI decision on 7 October can move bank shares both ways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Market mood:<\/strong> Bank Nifty is near 54,700 after a weak two months, so sentiment is fragile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_Next_After_the_Q2_Update\"><\/span><strong>What to Watch Next After the Q2 Update<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The RBI policy decision on 7 October and its effect on deposit and lending rates.<\/li>\n<li>Q2 FY27 results in mid to late October for net interest margin and credit costs.<\/li>\n<li>CASA trends and the credit-deposit ratio at each bank.<\/li>\n<li>Brokerage target changes after the Q2 update.<\/li>\n<li>FCNR(B) deposit retention as the swap window winds down.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Q2 update lifted Kotak, Axis and IndusInd Bank shares by about 1% to 4% on 6 October on healthy loan and deposit growth, led by Kotak&#8217;s 24.7% advances growth. CASA ratios of 38.2%, 36.5% and 28% and the FCNR(B) boost at Axis show the quality issues behind the headline. The RBI policy on 7 October and the Q2 results that follow this Q2 update will decide the next move. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any decision.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_report_in_its_Q2_update\"><\/span><strong>What did Kotak Mahindra Bank report in its Q2 update?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Net advances rose 24.7% to Rs 5,77,094 crore, deposits rose 23.2% to Rs 6,51,491 crore, and CASA rose 11.3% to Rs 2,49,105 crore, with the CASA ratio at 38.2%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_Axis_Bank_report_in_its_Q2_update\"><\/span><strong>What did Axis Bank report in its Q2 update?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gross advances rose 22.7% to Rs 13.85 lakh crore and deposits rose 20.7% to Rs 14.52 lakh crore. Excluding FCNR(B) loans, advances grew 18.8%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_IndusInd_Bank_report_in_its_Q2_update\"><\/span><strong>What did IndusInd Bank report in its Q2 update?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> In its Q2 update, net advances rose 11.2% to Rs 3.62 lakh crore and deposits rose 10.1% to Rs 4.29 lakh crore, with the CASA ratio at 28%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_shares_Axis_Bank_shares_and_IndusInd_shares_react\"><\/span><strong>How did Kotak Mahindra Bank shares, Axis Bank shares and IndusInd shares react?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> After the Q2 update, Kotak gained up to about 4%, Axis about 1.3% and IndusInd about 1% on 6 October, while IDFC First Bank fell about 3%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_CASA_ratio_falling\"><\/span><strong>Why is the CASA ratio falling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Depositors are moving savings into higher-rate term deposits, and banks are also raising FCNR(B) deposits, so CASA growth lags total deposit growth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FCNRB_and_why_does_it_matter\"><\/span><strong>What is FCNR(B) and why does it matter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FCNR(B) deposits are foreign currency deposits that banks raised under an RBI swap window. They lift headline deposit and loan growth but cost more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_the_Q2_results_for_these_banks\"><\/span><strong>When are the Q2 results for these banks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The full results usually follow in mid to late October. Check the exchange filings for exact dates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bank_stocks_a_good_buy_after_the_Q2_update\"><\/span><strong>Are bank stocks a good buy after the Q2 update?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This article does not constitute investment advice. Growth is healthy but deposit quality and margins matter. 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