Bearish indication on daily chart
Watch for resolution of large stressed assets
The process of resolution of large stressed accounts continued during the year. Further, additions to the non-performing pool of banks declined during the year. However, challenges continued for the nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies during fiscal 2020, with subdued growth and moderation in available market funding.
Focusing on credit monitoring
The Bank’s immediate focus in fiscal 2021 would be towards maintaining adequate liquidity, conservation of capital and robust credit monitoring. Given the Bank’s core operating profitability, liquidity and capital adequacy, the Bank believes it is well-placed to absorb the impact of the challenges in the environment.
Covid trouble adds to headwinds
The Bank’s business is expected to be impacted by lower lending opportunities and revenues in the short to medium term. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Bank’s results, including credit quality and provisions, remains uncertain and dependent on the spread of Covid-19, further steps taken by the government and the central bank to mitigate the economic impact, steps taken by the Bank and the time it takes for economic activities to resume at normal levels.