The banking sector’s net interest margin (NIM) has declined to a three-year low of 3.98% in the June quarter, impacted by the RBI’s repo rate cuts. Lending rates adjusted faster than deposit costs, squeezing bank profits. Analysts anticipate NIM improvement in the second half of FY26, contingent on deposit rate adjustments and no further rate cuts by the RBI.
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