Private sector banks experienced a deceleration in operating and net profits for the third consecutive quarter due to reduced net interest income, increased bad loan provisioning, and continued margin pressure. Conversely, public sector banks reported significant profit growth, benefiting from robust increases in both pre-provision operating profit and net profit.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Building a Rs 10-lakh portfolio in 2026? Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities recommends 50%+ in equities
Indian markets are at record highs. Investors are reviewing asset allocation for the coming year. Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities PMS suggests a ₹10-lakh portfolio