Private Banks

Pvt banks to outperform PSBs post H1FY27: PL Capital; bets on SBI, ICICI Bk

The brokerage expects PSBs to continue growing well until the first half of FY27 (H1FY27), but said private sector banks (PVBs) could outperform thereafter

Mutual funds go big on private banks in January amid market volatility

Mutual funds deploy Rs 15,400 crore in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank during January volatility; private lenders account for 45% of net equity buys

Lok Sabha panel urges banks to scrap penalties on minimum balance rule

Instead of imposing penalties, the panel suggested that banks encourage customers to maintain higher balances through incentives such as reward points, fee waivers and interest rate benefits

PSL classification issue is not a system-wide problem: RBI Governor 

The Reserve Bank of India said recent issues flagged in priority sector lending classification at some large private banks are isolated cases, and announced plans to issue revised instructions

Axis Bank up 6% on Q3 show; analysts bullish on asset quality, loan growth

Axis Bank shares rallied to a 52-week high post December quarter results. At 11:25 AM, the stock was trading 5.55 per cent higher at ₹1,330 per share, emerging as the top gainer on the BSE Sensex.

New Labour Codes push up operating costs for private banks, insurers

Private sector banks and insurers report higher employee costs in Q3FY26 after accounting for statutory impact of New Labour Codes notified by the Centre in November 2025

High-quality growth stocks better valued vis-a-vis rest of market: Paharia

Paharia points out that sectors like healthcare, telecom, consumer discretionary, and private banks and NBFCs appear attractive currently

IndusInd Bank shares rise to highest in 9 months post Q3 business update

IndusInd Bank shares rose to the highest level in over nine months even after it reported a drop in third-quarter advances and deposits

Public sector banks' staff count rises for first time in five years

RBI data show public sector banks added staff in FY25 for the first time in five years, while private banks' headcount fell, led by a sharp drop at ICICI Bank

$6 bn-plus foreign inflows make 2025 a watershed year for India's pvt banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026

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

In a first, complaints against private banks exceed PSBs in FY25

Private banks drew more complaints than state-owned lenders for the first time in FY25, as overall grievances under RBI's Ombudsman Scheme rose sharply

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.

Private banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Analysts attribute the relative slowdown among private-sector banks partly to specific events, notably the merger between HDFC Bank and HDFC

City Union Bank opens 3 new branches in Tamil Nadu, stock gains 4%; details

The private sector lender has also informed that its board has allotted 1,049,475 equity shares under the City Union Bank Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS)

Axis Bank to raise upto ₹5,000 crore via debt on private placement basis

The company is looking to raise 20 billion rupees through debentures and 30 billion rupees via a green shoe option

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