Makes sense, and in my opinion, PSU banks in general, might be a better bet - their conservative stance has, by & large saved them from the shenanigans pulled by the west - low NPAs, growing NIMs, lower potential losses from foreign exchange derivative exposure - principal as well as agency - virtually no advice given to corporates to take this exposure (unlike their MNC & Private bank brethrens) - this also saving them from potential lawsuits, healthy CARs; AND little gifts from RBI & IMF don't hurt either.
The flip side of this is, if they continue to be as conservative as earlier, it might hinder them in capitalizing on the upcoming economic recovery thus muting their loan books - something to keep an eye on...
Kumar
The flip side of this is, if they continue to be as conservative as earlier, it might hinder them in capitalizing on the upcoming economic recovery thus muting their loan books - something to keep an eye on...
Kumar
If i had a ton of money i would be buying banking(Banknifty) at every decline as they are getting beaten the most and they will perform come q1 2010