Bank Stocks
Three bank stocks FIIs quietly bought in June quarter. Should you take a closer look?
Foreign institutional investors increased their holdings in only a handful of banking stocks in the June 2026 quarter. Here's what may have drawn their interest—and why FII buying alone isn't enough to justify an investment.
3 min read24 Jul 2026Private bank stocks see a strong selloff this week after reporting weak Q1 margins. Time to add or stay clear?
Private bank stocks have plummeted this week following disappointing Q1 results, raising questions for investors. While experts advocate for selective buying amidst margin pressures, the outlook remains cautious due to rising costs and geopolitical concerns.
3 min read22 Jul 2026PNB shares jump 5.5% to 2-month high after Q1 profit more than triples; brokerages turn bullish
Punjab National Bank shares surged 5.6% to ₹111.70, driven by a 214% net profit increase to ₹5,253 crore for Q1FY27, supported by stronger operations and improved asset quality, reflecting a favorable earnings outlook.
2 min read20 Jul 2026Is IDBI Bank stock undervalued? It all hinges on the government’s potential stake sale.
While the bank is classified as private on paper, it still trades at heavily discounted public-sector multiples. But if the government pulls off its long-awaited divestment, a sharp re-rating could finally be unlocked.
2 min read24 Jun 2026Sensex snaps 2-day losing run, ends 395 points higher: 10 key highlights from Indian stock market today
After trading on a choppy note for most of the session, the BSE barometer Sensex closed at 73,919, up 395 points or 0.54%. Its NSE counterpart, Nifty 50, ended the day 119 points or 0.52% higher at 23,242.
4 min read9 Jun 2026HDFC Bank, Canara Bank to PNB: These Bank Nifty majors remain in red even as index rebounds 1%; SBI, IDFC First lead
The banking index slipped 0.6% to an intraday low of 53,829.40 before recovering nearly 1% from the day's low to touch an intraday high of 54,333.70.
3 min read4 Jun 2026Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 25 May
The Indian stock market closed higher on 24 May, driven by gains in banking stocks despite inflation and crude oil concerns. Recommended stocks for purchase include Sheela Foam, Max Financial, Poly Medicure, Meesho, and Dynamatic Technologies as they show potential for recovery and growth.
7 min read25 May 2026LIC Portfolio Rejig: SBI, Coal India among top 10 stocks that India's biggest DII sold in March quarter
During the quarter under review, LIC’s share in NSE-listed stocks declined marginally to 3.71% as on March 31, 2026, from 3.72% in value terms, as the Indian stock market witnessed a steep selloff due to the Middle East war that resulted in a steep spike in crude oil prices.
2 min read7 May 2026Kotak Mahindra Bank gets RBI nod to acquire ‘aggregate holding’ of up to 9.99% in AU Small Finance Bank
AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) informed exchanges that leading private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank has received Reserve Bank of India's nod to acquire up to 9.99% stake in the company.
2 min read7 May 2026BJP’s Bengal win sparks rally in state-linked stocks, but can it last?
BJP’s win in West Bengal triggered a sharp rally in state-linked stocks on hopes of policy reset, but experts caution that sentiment alone won’t drive durable economic gains.
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