HDFC duo's merger still looms over industry's credit growth

The HDFC and HDFC Bank merger continues to impact credit growth, pulling industry figures into single digits in Q1FY26. HDFC Bank's loan growth slowed post-merger to prioritize balance sheet stability, impacting overall banking system performance. While mortgage growth was slower than the industry average due to intense competition, the bank anticipates consumption recovery and MSME segment growth.

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