Margins remain one of the biggest concerns, with high-cost borrowings inherited from HDFC Ltd weighing on profitability. NIM declined about 10 basis points in Q1 to 3.4%. Thus, net profit grew just 5% to ₹19,060 crore, continuing to lag balance-sheet growth, while ROA slipped to 1.9%, widening the gap with ICICI.
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