Banking Sector

The NSE has lifted the restriction on YES Securities, the broking subsidiary of Yes Bank, allowing it to onboard new clients again. The ban, imposed in May 2026 over compliance issues, was revoked early after the company implemented corrective measures and cooperated with the exchange's verification process.

The Indian stock market extended its gains on July 2, 2026, with the Nifty closing at 24,175.70 and the Sensex rising 579 points. A strong rebound in IT stocks, lower Brent crude prices, easing US-Iran tensions, a stronger rupee, and lower India VIX boosted investor confidence, while Realty, Auto, Chemicals, Cement, and Consumer Durables also ended in positive territory.

Indian benchmark indices snapped a two-session losing streak on July 1, 2026, as the Nifty 50 climbed above the 24,000 mark and the Sensex gained 444 points. The rally was driven by easing crude oil prices, positive global cues, strong June auto sales, and broad-based buying in Realty, FMCG, Auto, and financial stocks, while IT remained under pressure amid concerns over slowing global technology spending.

Kotak Mahindra Bank is acquiring Deutsche Bank India’s retail banking, private banking, and wealth management business, strengthening its position in affluent banking and expanding its customer and AUM base significantly.

Yes Bank has approved raising up to ₹16,000 crore through equity and debt to strengthen its capital position and fuel future growth. Despite maintaining a healthy capital adequacy ratio, the bank is proactively enhancing its financial flexibility while capping shareholder dilution at 10%.

The Indian stock market ended in the red on June 29, 2026, as renewed US-Iran tensions, higher crude oil prices, and profit booking weighed on investor sentiment. Nifty slipped to 23,946 while Sensex lost 372 points. Pharma stocks emerged as the top performers on biosimilar and export optimism, whereas Auto, IT, and Cement sectors witnessed broad-based selling amid cautious global cues.

HDFC Bank shares rose after an independent legal review found no evidence supporting allegations made by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty. Jefferies and JPMorgan maintained bullish ratings, citing attractive valuations and improving governance clarity.

Indian benchmark indices ended slightly higher on June 25, 2026, supported by easing Brent crude prices, a stronger rupee, and positive RBI commentary. Auto stocks led gains with strong rallies in Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, while metal, oil & gas, and IT stocks remained under pressure. Lower market volatility and improving global sentiment helped sustain investor confidence.

The Indian stock market staged a strong recovery on June 24, 2026, with Nifty closing above 24,000 and Sensex surging 790 points. Easing rate hike concerns after RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's comments, falling crude oil prices, sustained FII inflows, and optimism surrounding an India-US trade agreement fueled broad-based gains, led by banking, IT, and realty stocks.

Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rebound as the Sensex jumped over 900 points and Nifty crossed 24,050. RBI's dovish stance, falling crude oil prices, positive global cues, FII inflows, and optimism over an India-US trade deal fueled the rally.