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.
Nifty can cross 32K in 2026 bull case scenario: Kotak Securities
In a recent note, domestic brokerage firm Kotak Securities has projected a bull case target of 32,032 for the Nifty 50 index by December 2026,