HDFC, Kotak Mahindra, and Axis Bank Report Strong Advances and Deposit Growth in Q2 FY27
HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank reported strong year-on-year growth in advances and deposits for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. HDFC Bank's advances rose 16.3% to Rs 32.20 lakh crore, while deposits increased 18.8%. Kotak Mahindra Bank saw advances grow 24.7% to Rs 5.77 lakh crore and deposits rise 23.2%. Axis Bank's advances climbed 22.7% to Rs 13.85 lakh crore, with deposits up 20.7%. All banks benefited from foreign currency deposits under the RBI's FCNR(B) swap facility, supporting loan growth and deposit mobilization.
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 neutral (57/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, freepressjournal, moneycontrol, thefinancialexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 4 Oct, 06:29 pm. Other outlets followed.