Motilal Oswal Asset Management is strategically overweighting large private banks, anticipating improved net interest margins, reduced credit costs, and strong credit growth. Executive Director Akhil Chaturvedi highlights the sector’s readiness to outperform after years of underperformance, driven by strengthening balance sheets and accelerating earnings momentum.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.
August 26, 2026