Prabhudas Lilladher Maintains Buy Ratings on ICICI, Federal, HDFC, and Axis Banks
Prabhudas Lilladher's research reports on major Indian banks highlight mixed quarterly performances. ICICI Bank showed strong loan growth and strategic FCNR funding, raising its target price to Rs 1,900. Federal Bank reported healthy loan growth with potential NIM improvement, maintaining a Rs 400 target. HDFC Bank had steady results with stable NIM adjusted for FCNR impact, retaining a Rs 950 target. Axis Bank experienced a core profit miss due to one-time expenses but improved asset quality, with its target raised to Rs 1,600. All banks received 'BUY' ratings.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (67/100). Lens Score 28/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 19 Oct, 03:59 am. Other outlets followed.
