GENERAL30 Sept 2026
PSU banks face a bigger risk from bond yields than potential loan waivers | Stock Market News
Maharashtra and Karnataka have declared drought across most of their talukas for the 2026 kharif season, so farm loan waiver talks have returned. That worries public sector bank investors, since these banks lend more to farmers. But their bigger risk is bond portfolios: yields rose from 6.72% to 7.17% by September-end, and falling bond prices mean mark-to-market losses. Watch treasury income closely.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Maharashtra and Karnataka have declared drought in about three-fourths of their talukas for the 2026 kharif season.
- In FY26, agriculture accounted for 10% of SBI's domestic loan book, compared with around 4% for HDFC Bank.
- India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose from 6.72% at June-end to 7.17% at September-end.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold PSU bank shares, take a fresh look at how much of their profit comes from volatile treasury gains, and talk to your adviser before making any changes.
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