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Private banks may lead PSU peers in Q1 PAT show amid macro pressures

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Private banks are expected to show stronger profit growth than public sector banks this quarter. Analysts predict private lenders' profits will climb ten percent year-on-year. Balance sheet growth also favors private banks, with higher deposit expansion. However, public sector banks led in loan book expansion during the June quarter. Investor focus will remain on individual bank performance and execution.


Private life insurers outpace LIC in new business premium growth

Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the April-June quarter. Private sector firms expanded faster than LIC, driven by regular premium products. Regular premium collections grew nearly twenty percent year-on-year, while single premium business increased. SBI Life Insurance emerged as the fastest-growing player among listed companies. Private insurers continue gaining market share while LIC retains its dominant position.

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