The Nifty Bank index slumped over 3% to an 11-month low as selling hit major lenders, including State Bank of India and HDFC Bank. A weaker rupee, persistent FII outflows and geopolitical tensions kept sentiment bearish, with analysts warning that volatility and downside risks may persist.
ICICI Bank closes in on HDFC Bank for Nifty’s top spot as share trends diverge
As ICICI Bank approaches HDFC Bank’s Nifty index dominance, the dynamics of the market are changing. HDFC Bank’s index weight has dropped considerably this year,