Banking Sector

Yes Bank shares rose 1.78% to ₹23.48 after Citi highlighted potential benefits from the new UPI MDR structure, including a possible 6–12% boost to the bank’s profit before tax.

HDFC Bank shares gained over 2% after the bank submitted two candidates to the RBI for its next MD & CEO. Nomura retained its Buy rating and ₹950 target, while the leadership transition remains a key trigger for the stock.

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on September 10, 2026, snapping a three-session losing streak. Nifty and Sensex gained 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively, led by banking and financial stocks, while crude oil above $100, rupee weakness and pressure in auto and metal stocks kept gains limited.

IFCI and New India Assurance shares surged amid reports of a potential NSE IPO this month. Here's how their NSE-linked holdings could benefit from a possible listing.

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.

Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on September 1, 2026, extending losses for a second consecutive session. The Nifty 50 fell 0.10% to 24,055.80, while the Sensex declined 0.02% to 76,944.28. Renewed US-Iran tensions and Brent crude crossing $91 a barrel pressured banking, auto, realty and pharma stocks, while gains in ITC, IT and telecom counters capped the downside.

HDFC Bank shares hit a fresh 52-week low for the fourth consecutive session, with the stock facing sustained pressure from CEO succession uncertainty, post-merger challenges, NIM compression, slower growth, governance concerns and a US class-action lawsuit.

The renewed US-Iran conflict and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz are putting oil prices and global markets under pressure. Here’s how prolonged disruption could affect crude, inflation and stock markets in India, the US and Europe.

Sensex and Nifty 50 remain under pressure on August 19, 2026, extending their losing streak amid rising crude oil prices, Strait of Hormuz tensions, higher US Treasury yields, rupee weakness and continued FPI concerns.

Indian banking stocks traded lower after the RBI announced the early closure of its FCNR(B) swap facility. While banks have already mobilised over $52 billion, concerns around future dollar funding, rising bond yields, excess liquidity, crude oil prices and rupee weakness are weighing on investor sentiment.