Bank Stocks

Emkay sees ENBD deal transforming RBL Bank; retains 'Buy,' raises target

RBL Bank's management indicated that regulatory approvals for the deal are expected by mid-Q4FY26

Emirates NBD infusion to lift RBL Bank's growth prospects: Motilal Oswal

RBL Bank's C/I ratio remains elevated at 70.7 per cent due to investments in retail, digital and risk infrastructure, and lower treasury income in Q2FY26.

Up 76% since first RBI rate cut; analysts divided on further rally in banks

Data shows that bank stocks such as RBL Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Canara Bank, The South Indian Bank and City Union Bank surged over 55 per cent since the RBI first cut repo rate in February 2025.

Nomura sees re-rating potential in Indian Banks; Axis, ICICI, SBI top picks

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.

ICICI Bank stock at crossroads, may test multi-year supports: Tech charts

ICICI Bank is seen trading close to its weekly trend line support, and the 50-MMA; key technical indicators the stock has not violated since May 2023 and November 2020, respectively; show charts.

PSU Bank index leaps 30% in 2025; will private banks catch up in 2026?

Nifty PSU Bank index leads gains in 2025 as public sector lenders post strong loan growth, stable profitability and valuation comfort. Analysts expect the rally to continue into 2026

YES, RBL Bank foreign deals put mid-cap bank stocks in focus; time to buy?

Foreign investors are making strategic bets on mid-cap private banks like YES Bank, RBL Bank, and Federal Bank. Should you invest?

HDFC Bank rallies on strong Q2; ICICI Bank dips amid profit-taking

HDFC Bank shares hit a 52-week high after strong Q2FY26 results, lifting markets, while ICICI Bank dipped slightly. Analysts stayed bullish on both lenders, citing robust growth and stable margins

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

PL Capital sees Nifty at 28,781 in 1 yr; banks, auto, defence to lead rally

Analysts at PL Capital expect domestic-oriented sectors to outperform, naming banks, NBFCs, autos, retail, consumer staples, defence, metals, and select consumer durables as top picks.

Buy, sell, hold? Trading strategy in PSU bank stocks amid stake sale buzz?

Technical charts flag up to 22% downside risk for PSU bank shares such as Indian Overseas Bank, Uco Bank, Central Bank of India and Punjab & Sind Bank as government stake sale buzz looms.

IndusInd Bank shares remain volatile as Q2 advances, deposits slip

IndusInd Bank shares fell after it reported a sequential decline in both advances and deposits for the quarter ended September 30, 2025

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.

ICICI Bank nears 200-DMA after 6 mths; opportunity or risk? Chart says this

ICICI Bank stock has dipped over 8% from its record high, and now trades within striking distance of the 200-day moving average; here's why technical chart flags another 7% downside risk for the stock

Motilal Oswal sees re-rating potential for PSU banks; SBI, PNB top bets

Despite a nearly 5x jump in aggregate mcap since FY20, most coverage PSBs still trade at reasonable valuations of 0.8-1x forward P/B & 5-7x FY27E EPS, leaving room for further upside.

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.

Banks' earnings downgrades intensify amid muted FY26: Motilal Oswal

Top banking picks for Motilal Oswal include ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, and AU Small Finance Bank

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

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.