{"id":302668,"date":"2026-10-12T15:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=302668"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:54:19","slug":"top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Top NBFC Stocks to Buy: HDFC Securities Recommends 15 Shares Ahead of Q2 Results, Credit Growth Holds at 16% in August 2026, Q2 Business Updates, What to Check and Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>NBFC stocks: HDFC Securities recommends 15 shares ahead of Q2 FY27 results. NBFC credit growth held at 16% YoY in Aug 2026, led by retail and services. Q2 updates: Bajaj Finance AUM +26.5%, CreditAccess Grameen AUM +19.5%, Aye Finance AUM +26%.<\/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;\">HDFC Securities has recommended 15 NBFC stocks to add ahead of Q2 FY27 results, citing credit growth that held at 16% year on year in August 2026, led by the retail and services segments. Early Q2 business updates support the call, with Bajaj Finance reporting assets under management of Rs 5.85 lakh crore, up 26.5%, and CreditAccess Grameen and Aye Finance posting AUM growth of 19.5% and 26%. The open questions are margins after the RBI rate hike and higher bond yields, and asset quality as loan books grow, so the full results matter more than the business updates. I could not find the list of 15 names or the targets, so check HDFC Securities&#8217; report for the rating and target of each stock.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>NBFC stocks have been supported by steady credit demand, with companies guiding for growth of 15% to 25% in FY27 according to an SBI Securities view in August. The Q2 FY27 results season now tests whether that growth is arriving with stable spreads and clean loan books.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains the HDFC Securities call, the August credit growth data, what Q2 business updates show, which numbers to check in the results, the stocks named by other brokerages, and the risks.<\/p>\n<p>A note on sources: the headline says HDFC Securities picked 15 shares but I could not open the report. Names, ratings and targets are therefore not listed, and I have not guessed them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\">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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#HDFC_Securities_View_on_NBFC_Stocks\" title=\"HDFC Securities View on NBFC Stocks\">HDFC Securities View on NBFC Stocks<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#Q2_FY27_Business_Updates_From_NBFC_Stocks\" title=\"Q2 FY27 Business Updates From NBFC Stocks\">Q2 FY27 Business Updates From NBFC Stocks<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#Which_Numbers_to_Check_in_Q2_Results_for_NBFC_Stocks\" title=\"Which Numbers to Check in Q2 Results for NBFC Stocks\">Which Numbers to Check in Q2 Results for NBFC Stocks<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#NBFC_Stocks_Named_by_Other_Brokerages\" title=\"NBFC Stocks Named by Other Brokerages\">NBFC Stocks Named by Other Brokerages<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#Why_NBFC_Stocks_Can_Face_Pressure_Despite_Growth\" title=\"Why NBFC Stocks Can Face Pressure Despite Growth\">Why NBFC Stocks Can Face Pressure Despite Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#Which_NBFC_stocks_did_SBI_Securities_name_in_August\" title=\"Which NBFC stocks did SBI Securities name in August?\">Which NBFC stocks did SBI Securities name in August?<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#What_should_I_check_in_NBFC_Q2_results\" title=\"What should I check in NBFC Q2 results?\">What should I check in NBFC Q2 results?<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#Why_are_rates_important_for_NBFC_stocks\" title=\"Why are rates important for NBFC stocks?\">Why are rates important for NBFC stocks?<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#What_are_the_risks_of_NBFC_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of NBFC stocks?\">What are the risks of NBFC stocks?<\/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\/top-nbfc-stocks-to-buy-hdfc-securities-recommends-15-shares-ahead-of-q2-results-credit-growth-16-percent-in-august\/#Should_I_buy_NBFC_stocks_before_Q2_results\" title=\"Should I buy NBFC stocks before Q2 results?\">Should I buy NBFC stocks before Q2 results?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDFC_Securities_View_on_NBFC_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>HDFC Securities View on NBFC Stocks<\/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;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Detail<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Number of picks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">15 shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Names and targets not available to me<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Credit growth, August 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">16% year on year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Sustained momentum, led by retail and services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Timing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Ahead of Q2 FY27 results<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Results season is starting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Source<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">HDFC Securities brokerage report<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Check the original for rating and target<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>A growth rate of 16% is healthy for the system, and it is the main reason brokerages are positive on the sector into the Q2 results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check the Univest Screener for live data on NBFC stocks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_FY27_Business_Updates_From_NBFC_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Q2 FY27 Business Updates From NBFC Stocks<\/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;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">AUM<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Growth and quality<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bajaj Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 5.85 lakh crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">AUM up 26.5%; about 4.4 million customers added<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">New loans booked up about 11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bajaj Housing Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Above Rs 1.58 lakh crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">AUM growing about 25%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Q2 disbursements up about 25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CreditAccess Grameen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 30,946 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">AUM up 19.5%; PAR 90+ at 1.1% against 2.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Disbursements Rs 6,355 crore, up 19.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Sammaan Capital<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Above Rs 59,000 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Disbursements about Rs 6,000 crore against Rs 3,875 crore in Q1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">245 branches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Aye Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 7,604 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">AUM up 26%; GNPA 4.30%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Disbursements Rs 1,403 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>These are company business updates, not results, and several figures are approximate. They show that growth is strong across large and small lenders.<\/p>\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 NBFC stocks and Q2 results live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Numbers_to_Check_in_Q2_Results_for_NBFC_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Which Numbers to Check in Q2 Results for NBFC Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Net interest margin: the RBI rate hike and a 10-year yield near 7.36% can raise borrowing costs faster than lending rates.<\/li>\n<li>Asset quality: gross and net NPA, and early-bucket overdue loans, show whether growth is clean.<\/li>\n<li>Credit cost: provisions as a share of loans show how much stress the lender expects.<\/li>\n<li>AUM growth: against the 15% to 25% range most lenders have guided.<\/li>\n<li>Return on assets: shows whether growth is profitable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The key variable is whether loan growth turns into stable or better spreads. Modest funding relief can lift margins noticeably, according to one brokerage view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NBFC_Stocks_Named_by_Other_Brokerages\"><\/span><strong>NBFC Stocks Named by Other Brokerages<\/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;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">View<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Source and date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Shriram Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Buy on dips, helped by large funds from a Japanese investor that may lower borrowing costs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">SBI Securities, 17 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bajaj Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Top pick after solid numbers; accumulate on corrections<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">SBI Securities, 17 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Constructive<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">SBI Securities, 17 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Northern Arc Capital<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Constructive<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">SBI Securities, 17 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Poonawalla Fincorp<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">HDFC Securities reportedly keeps a Reduce rating after a Q2 profit rise (headline only)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not verified in detail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>These are views from August and a headline, not the 15 picks in the HDFC Securities report. Ratings change quickly, so check dates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_NBFC_Stocks_Can_Face_Pressure_Despite_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Why NBFC Stocks Can Face Pressure Despite Growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Funding costs: a rate hike and a 7.36% 10-year yield raise what NBFCs pay to borrow.<\/li>\n<li>Asset quality: fast loan growth in unsecured segments can bring delayed stress.<\/li>\n<li>Valuation: Bajaj Finance has already moved sharply, so even good numbers may be priced in.<\/li>\n<li>Market mood: these lenders are rate sensitive, and the Sensex and Nifty 50 are under pressure from foreign selling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_for_NBFC_Stocks_Before_Q2\"><\/span><strong>Risks for NBFC Stocks Before Q2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Margins:<\/strong> Higher borrowing costs can squeeze net interest margin if lending rates lag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit quality:<\/strong> Microfinance and small business loans can deteriorate quickly in a slowdown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rates:<\/strong> More rate hikes or higher bond yields can hurt rate-sensitive lenders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> Strong growth is already in many prices, which raises the cost of a miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Missing data:<\/strong> The HDFC Securities list is not available to me, so do not treat any single name here as its pick.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_Next_for_NBFC_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What to Watch Next for NBFC Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Q2 FY27 results dates and margin trend for the larger NBFC stocks.<\/li>\n<li>Gross NPA and overdue loan trends, especially in microfinance.<\/li>\n<li>RBI policy and the 10-year yield.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly credit growth data after the 16% in August.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Securities&#8217; full list of 15 NBFC stocks and their targets.<\/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>NBFC stocks head into Q2 with 16% credit growth in August and strong business updates, and HDFC Securities has picked 15 shares. Margins and asset quality will decide the reaction, so read each company&#8217;s results and the original report. 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=\"How_many_NBFC_stocks_has_HDFC_Securities_recommended\"><\/span><strong>How many NBFC stocks has HDFC Securities recommended?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The headline says 15 shares ahead of Q2 results. The names and targets were not available to me.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_NBFC_credit_growth_in_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>What was NBFC credit growth in August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> About 16% year on year, driven largely by the retail and services segments, per the headline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_Bajaj_Finance_report_for_Q2_FY27\"><\/span><strong>What did Bajaj Finance report for Q2 FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> AUM of Rs 5.85 lakh crore, up 26.5%, with about 4.4 million customers added, per a business update summary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_NBFC_stocks_did_SBI_Securities_name_in_August\"><\/span><strong>Which NBFC stocks did SBI Securities name in August?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and Northern Arc Capital.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_check_in_NBFC_Q2_results\"><\/span><strong>What should I check in NBFC Q2 results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Net interest margin, gross NPA, credit cost, AUM growth and return on assets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_rates_important_for_NBFC_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Why are rates important for NBFC stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NBFCs borrow to lend, so higher funding costs can squeeze margins if lending rates do not rise as fast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_NBFC_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of NBFC stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Margin pressure, asset quality stress, rate moves, valuation and market weakness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_NBFC_stocks_before_Q2_results\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy NBFC stocks before Q2 results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This article does not constitute investment advice. 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