HDFC Bank, SBI, other stocks jump up to 2%; Nifty Bank gains 560 points. What lies ahead?

HDFC Bank, SBI, other stocks jump up to 2%; Nifty Bank gains 560 points. What lies ahead?

Banking stocks rallied up to 2% on Wednesday, lifting the Nifty Bank index as investors positioned themselves ahead of a crucial round of Q1 earnings from major private lenders this weekend. Brokerages remain constructive on the sector, citing improving fundamentals, resilient loan growth and stable asset quality, while cautioning that pressure on net interest margins could weigh on near-term profitability.

Source: The Economic Times
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