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Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Banks; check top bets, target here

Motilal Oswal said that while PSU institutions are turning more aggressive, private lenders retain an edge through superior execution and tech-driven processes

Midcaps shine in Q2 as cycle bottoms, says Motilal Oswal; OMCs, Metals lead

Corporate earnings logged a 3rd straight quarter of double-digit growth, underpinned by strong performances from OMCs, Metals, Telecom, Technology, Cement, NBFCs - Lending, and Capital Goods.

Govt to retain cap on voting rights for major bank shareholders: Report

The government is also planning to more than double the foreign-investment cap in state-owned lenders to 49%, Reuters reported last week

City Union Bank jumps 9% on Q2 results; brokerages retain Buy, here's why

City Union Bank reported a 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in net profit to ₹328.6 crore during the September 2025 quarter

Weak Q2 performance drags Bandhan Bank shares down 6%; buy, sell or hold?

Bandhan Bank's share price declined after the private lender reported a weak set of numbers for the September quarter of FY26 (Q2FY26).

Sebi increases Bank Nifty stocks to 14 from 12, caps top stock's weight

As per the new rules, the index must include a minimum of 14 constituents, compared with the current 12, while the weight of the top constituent will be capped at 20% - down from 33% presently.

Bank holidays in November 2025: Check full state-wise list and key dates

As per the state-wise holiday list for 2025-2026, the RBI has designated 5 bank holidays for November 2025. In India, bank holidays might vary per regional, national, or religious celebrations

Private banks reduce lending rates more than PSBs in current cycle

Following the RBI's 100-bps policy rate cut, private banks showed faster transmission to lending rates, while PSBs led in passing on deposit rate reductions

YES Bank, RBL get foreign suitors: Top bank stocks to buy for Samvat 2082

Foreign banks have bought up to 60% stake in Yes Bank and RBL Bank; will these deals help Indian private bank stocks outperform PSU banks in coming months? Here's what technical charts suggest.

RBL Bank hits 52-week high as Emirates NBD eyes 60% stake in $3bn deal

Emirates NBD Bank (PJSC) and RBL Bank have entered into a definitive agreement for ENBD to acquire a majority stake in the private lender through primary infusion of approximately $3 billion

RBL Bank eyes large lender status on back of Emirates NBD's $3 bn offer

The $3 billion investment gives RBL Bank access to global expertise, fresh capital, and expansion opportunities in corporate, retail, and wealth banking segments

Citi appoints Srini Kannan as head of digital, tech for its commercial biz

Prior to that, he helped build JPMorgan's mid-corporate business in South India, making it the largest market within the country

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or shut for Valmiki Jayanti? Know more

Bank Holiday: Banks in several cities like Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Bhubneshwar, and Shimla are shut today, Oct 7, on account of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima

HDFC Bank gets 'Buy' again from Nomura, target price tweaked; here's why

Nomura noted that HDFC Bank is well-positioned to sustain credit growth at system levels or slightly higher through FY26.

Public-sector banks turn down nearly four in 10 rooftop solar applications

Over 3 lakh applications rejected under PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana; 1.6 million rooftop solar installations completed so far, with CIBIL score cited as key filter

7 reasons why Motilal Oswal says 'Buy' again on AU SFB; stock price up 4%

On the bourses, AU SFB share price was buzzing in trade in a subdued market on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with the scrip rising as much as 3.83 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹733.25 per share.

Nomura sees loan growth revival; ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank among top bets

Nomura has picked ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Axis Bank as its top picks to play this recovery trend.

PSU bank index jumps 21% in 6 months; time to rethink investment strategy?

PSU banks rally 21% in 6 months, outpacing private lenders. Experts say strong earnings and credit growth fuelled the surge. Time to rebalance portfolio? Find out investment strategy in bank stocks

Yes Bank stock up 3% on CCI nod for this deal; check more details inside

Yes Bank's share price was quoting 3.3 per cent higher at ₹20.2 per share against the previous close of ₹19.55 on the NSE

Why Nomura prefers large banks over mid-tier peers? Key reasons here

The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh loans rose by 18 bps M-o-M in July 2025, led by a sharp 31 bps rise for PSU banks, while private banks saw a 16 bps decline.