ICICI Bank is currently favored by short-term investors over HDFC Bank due to its strong June quarter performance, marked by healthy profit growth and resilient margins. HDFC Bank faces post-merger challenges, including a high credit-deposit ratio, impacting investor sentiment. While ICICI Bank offers better near-term earnings visibility, HDFC Bank’s long-term growth potential remains a key focus for investors.
Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG