HDFC Chief

'The economy is buoyant, the feel good factor is high, affordability is better so people are comfortable buying houses even if rates are slightly higher,' says Keki Mistry

CEO Jagdishan tells analysts merger with HDFC gives the lender the opportunity to double balance sheet every five years

He said trust and confidence were the backbone of any financial system and one should never underestimate the power of ethics and values

The economic survey has pegged growth at 7-7.5 per cent for FY19