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.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total