The brokerage argued that the profitability downcycle, marked by several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression and elevated credit costs, is now behind the sector.
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The company is looking to raise 20 billion rupees through debentures and 30 billion rupees via a green shoe option
IIFL Capital forecasts flattish earnings for banks in FY26, but expects a strong rebound in FY27-28, with earnings CAGR of 21 per cent for private banks and 14 per cent for PSUs
UBS believes Axis Bank has moved past the most challenging phase of its operating cycle and is now positioned for a gradual re-rating.
Axis Bank's Q2FY26 profit falls amid higher provisions, but asset quality and loan growth show steady improvement
The NSE Nifty50 surpassed the 25,600 mark in the intraday to hit a high of 25,559, up nearly 300 points from the previous day's close of 24,323.55
Axis Bank share price today surged 4.2 per cent in the intraday trade on the BSE. Most analysts have maintained their ratings on the stock post its Q2FY26 results, released on 15 October, 2025
Stocks to watch today: Angle One, KEI Industries, Jyoti Structures and KEC International are among other top stocks to track today:
Despite a profit decline due to standard asset provisions, Axis Bank's asset quality improved and loan growth remained steady in Q2FY26
Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry says the NBFC arm's size qualifies it for upper-layer classification; stake sale planned to raise growth capital amid RBI's revised norms
Axis Bank's total income for the quarter stood at ₹39,769.85 crore, up 1.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from ₹39,203.77 crore, and down 1.5 per cent sequentially
Sensex Today| Stock Market Close Highlights, Oct 15, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 settled higher by 1.11 per cent and 0.82 per cent respectively
Stocks to watch today: Kolte-Patil, Saatvik Green, Thyrocare, Persistent Systems are among other top stocks to track.
Q2FY26 company results: HDFC Asset Management Company, HDB Financial Services, Angel One, Tata Communications, and Delta Corp are also to release their July-September quarter earnings reports today
Despite global headwinds and subdued returns in Samvat 2081, analysts expect the coming year to offer selective opportunities across banking, consumption, infrastructure, and technology themes.
Axis Mutual Fund and Tata MF suspend new investments in their silver ETF FoFs as soaring silver prices and supply shortages push ETFs to trade at steep premiums
Axis Bank Q2 results expectations: Axis Bank Q2 results on Oct 15 may show 20-24 per cent profit drop as margins shrink and provisions rise. Here's what brokerages expect for Q2FY26 performance
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Bihar announces ₹3,200 crore pre-poll welfare schemes, including ₹10,000 for 15 million women, ahead of election schedule announcement