Q2 Preview, Oct. 16 -- Four major private sector lenders - HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Yes Bank - are set to announce their September-quarter earnings tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, with investors looking for clues on deposit mobilisation, net interest margins (NIMs), loan growth and asset quality.

While strong credit growth and foreign currency non-resident (FCNR-B) deposit inflows are expected to support business expansion, margin pressure could limit earnings growth.

Analysts expect HDFC Bank to report relatively modest profit growth, while ICICI Bank is likely to deliver stronger earnings despite a sequential decline. Axis Bank's outlook reflects robust loan growth but contracting margins, whereas Yes Bank's results will b...