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.
Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, eight stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on September 29, 2026, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data.