In FY26, private banks' return on equity moderates amid NIM pressure, treasury losses

Private banks saw their profitability dip in FY26. Net interest margins faced pressure as loan rates adjusted faster than deposit rates in a falling interest rate environment. Treasury income also declined. This led to a moderation in return on equity for major lenders like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank. Experts anticipate these challenges to persist in FY27.