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MFs pump funds into private lenders in Feb; pare exposure to SBI

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks

Sensex, Nifty get a breather; broader markets remain under pressure

Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions

Sensex's 1,800 point intraday surge powered by fantastic four: HDFC Bank, RIL, SBI and ICICI Bank

Indian stock markets experienced a strong rebound today. The Sensex surged over 900 points, while the Nifty also saw significant gains. This recovery was largely driven by major banking and financial stocks. Experts suggest this was a short-covering rally after a sharp correction. While markets showed resilience, volatility remains a concern. Investors are watching key levels for future direction.

India’s $100 billion club shrinks as large caps lead market rout

Rising West Asia tensions and a weakening rupee have erased $740 billion from Indian equities, pushing TCS and ICICI Bank out of the $100-billion market-cap club.

Five worst performing stocks in the market since the Iran-US war began

Companies including Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Ashok Leyland and Sapphire Foods India have seen major declines in March, eroding billions in market capitalisation and putting them among the key laggards in the market.

Private banks may outperform PSUs after rally; ICICI Bank, Kotak among top picks: Digant Haria

Private sector banks could outperform PSU banks after a strong rally in public lenders, according to Digant Haria of GreenEdge Wealth Services. He said PSU banks benefited from improving asset quality and growth cycles, but valuations now favour private lenders. Haria prefers large private banks such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. He also sees opportunities in microfinance firms and gold loan companies like Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

ICICI Bank Share Price Live Updates: ICICI Bank's Stock Update

Stock Market Fall: India's three largest lenders wipe out nearly ₹50,000 crore in market cap

None of the 45-50 analysts who have coverage on HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank or SBI, have a "sell" rating on the stock. HDFC Bank has lost over ₹25,000 crore in market cap today.

Stock Market Today: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Share Price Drag Bank Nifty Down 1% - Samco

Stock Market Today: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Share Price Drag Bank Nifty Down 1%Samco

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty falls below 24,100 mark as markey extends losses

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are trading on a cautious note. The Nifty index is trading with an uptick of around 10 points, rising towards 24,300. The Nifty Bank index is under pressure, falling 250 points and dropping below 57,000. ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and HDFC Bank are amongst the biggest laggards.

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank shares can deliver over 25% returns in 12 months, CLSA says

Despite the improving outlook, the shares of both HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have declined between 5% and 15% so far in 2026. The brokerage said investor concerns around the two stocks are likely to ease.

CCL Products, Sai Life Sciences on Mayuresh Joshi’s watchlist for earnings strength

Mayuresh Joshi, Director of Research at Marketsmith India, is watching earnings-resilient sectors such as consumer discretionary, banking, and pharmaceuticals as market remains volatile. Along with CCL Products and Sai Life Sciences, Strides Pharma Science and ICICI Bank are on his watchlist, while Vishal Mega Mart remains a domestic consumption play worth tracking.