Axis Bank Q1 Preview: Profit seen to jump 11% YoY; NIMs to decline

Axis Bank’s Q1 results, to be released on July 24, may show 11% NII growth, 12% net profit increase, and 15% loan growth. NIMs are likely to drop by 6-8 bps. Analysts foresee Rs 4,500 crore PSL slippages and cost pressures affecting NII growth and ratios. March quarter profit was Rs 7,130 crore.