Retail stock slides as quarterly update fails to impress

Trent shares fell sharply after the company’s December quarter business update did not meet investor expectations. Market participants cited concerns around growth momentum and margin visibility as key factors behind the sell off. While the longnterm retail story remains intact, near-term performance will depend on execution consistency and demand trends.

Credit growth at large Indian banks has continued to outpace deposit mobilisation, highlighting evolving balance sheet dynamics. While loan demand remains robust, sustained gaps between credit and deposit growth could influence funding costs. The trend underscores the importance of deposit traction and liquidity management for the banking sector.