The Nifty Bank index declined 0.7% as against the 0.5% decline in the benchmark Nifty. Equitas Small Finance, AU Small Finance, Bank of Maharashtra, and Bank of India fell between 2% and 5%. Kotak Mahindra, Bandhan, Indian Overseas Bank, Canara Bank and Union Bank declined nearly 1.5% each.
Will RBI rate hikes intensify selloff in bank stocks? Analysts explain why fears may be overdone
Bank shares have endured steep declines as investors brace for imminent interest rate hikes from the RBI. Some analysts suggest that the recent selloff may