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Private bank stocks slump up to 21% in one month, but Gurmeet Chadha sees value. Here's why
Despite private banks lagging the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recently, market veteran Gurmeet Chadha sees strong value in banking stocks, citing attractive valuations and a shift from LDR to LCR that could boost credit growth by 3–7%.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Both indices closed nearly 2% lower. This decline followed a surge in crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Foreign fund outflows and selling in major bank stocks also contributed to the market's fall. Investors are now awaiting key inflation data from the US and India.
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
Nifty Bank crashes 8% in March so far: What’s driving the sharp selloff?
The Nifty Bank index has crashed 8% so far in March. From the index, stocks such as Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, and Canara Bank are down 10-11% this month.
Sensex nosedives 1,342 pts; Nifty sinks below 23,900 level; VIX jumps 11.41%
Nifty ended below the 23,900 level. Auto, private bank and financial services shares declined, while pharma, oil & gas shares and healthcare shares advanced.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 11: Apar Industries, Redington, Axis Bank, Finolex Cables, TVS Motor among top losers
The Indian stock market declined on March 11 due to heightened Middle East tensions, with the Nifty 50 down 1.63% and the BSE Sensex falling 1.72%. Most sectors were affected, especially auto and private banks, while pharma and oil & gas saw slight gains.
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.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty IT index down 300 points; 8 out of 10 stocks in red
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are looking to recover on a glimmer of hope. The Nifty index is up nearly 150 points, rising towards the 24,200 mark. The Nifty Bank is up 500 points, looking to regain lost ground. Shriram Fin, IndiGo and Ultratech are amongst the biggest gainers.
Bank stocks slip as Maha farm loan waiver adds to FPI worry
Banking stocks plunged on Monday, with the Bank Nifty seeing its steepest fall since April 2025. Maharashtra's farm loan waiver announcement triggered widespread selling, particularly impacting state-owned banks. This, coupled with foreign investors' cautious stance on Indian equities, led to significant losses across the banking sector, with Union Bank of India and IDFC First Bank among the hardest hit.
Oil surge and FII selling hammer equities; Sensex plunges over 1,300 pts
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as surging crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and rupee weakness weighed on sentiment. Brent crude moved past the $100 per barrel mark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, heightening concerns about inflation and rising input costs for businesses. Persistent FII selling and weakness in the domestic currency further pressured the market, while global volatility and risk-off sentiment led to broad-based declines. The Nifty settled below the 24,050 level, dragged down by losses in auto, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.