Nifty Bank has underperformed Nifty50 and other sectoral peers over the past year, with private banks lagging due to valuation concerns. Despite some strong loan growth and solid capital adequacy ratios, rising deposit costs and moderation in net interest margins pose challenges. Experts remain cautious about the sector’s near-term outlook.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited
October 5, 2026