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J&K Bank shares fell 3.83 per cent to hit a low of Rs 99.35 on BSE. The bank said it has strong case on merits and has reasonable belief on the basis of expert opinion on subject that the demand is without legal justification.

Rs 16,322 crore GST demand! J&K Bank shares fall 4%; what the lender says

Nifty Bank futures show bullish signs, with Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda leading gains, offering trading opportunities.

Nifty Bank Prediction today – February 5, 2025: Index might moderate before a rally, buy on a dips

You may have missed this amidst the mayhem on the markets. A guidance, especially a bad one, from a public sector bank can put a lot of pressure on the banking space. So, investors need to keep an eye out for what they say about three different aspects that decide the fate of the sector. The first is, of course, growth. The other two aspects are: One, asset quality, or the NPA situation. And, two, the overall structure of the loan book; whether it is focused on retail or wholesale. Before you buy or sell any bank, it is important to know what it is doing. A small finance bank is likely to provide bad guidance on all fronts. But that might not be the case with PSU or private banks.

These 6 banking stocks can give more than 27% returns in 1 year, according to analysts

Indian markets surged on Tuesday, with Sensex up 1,397 points and Nifty gaining 378 points, driven by HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and positive global cues from the U.S. tariff halt. Banking stocks rallied amid expectations of an RBI rate cut.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

B Prasanna of ICICI Bank shares views on the dollar-INR rate fluctuations and international investors’ responses. He explains the necessity for the RBI to manage the rupee through strategic policies, including rate cuts and increased liquidity. Additionally, Prasanna highlights the prudent fiscal approach of the government in its infrastructure spending in the upcoming budget.

Worst not over for Rupee vis-a-vis Dollar; dips will be used to buy US currency: B Prasanna

Since October last year, most banking stocks have faced significant volatility, with 35 out of 41 stocks yielding negative returns. Even as the December quarter saw muted performance due to increased provisioning requirements and moderation in loan growth, experts are hopeful that stocks of some banks, such as Axis, ICICI, HDFC, and others, might still have some upside potential for investors.

Is the worst over for banking stocks? Check these 4 banks with good one-year upside potential

Nifty Bank futures show bullish bias, with resistance at 50,100 and potential rally to 51,000 if breached.

Nifty Bank Prediction today – Feb 4, 2025: Index exhibits positive bias, buy futures on a breakout

Bank Nifty prediction today – February 3, 2025: Bank Nifty futures (February) has a support at 49,200; a breach of this can drag it to 48,500

Bank Nifty prediction today – February 3, 2025: Index testing a base

Nifty, Sensex, and Nifty Bank show recovery post-Budget, with key resistance levels to watch for bullish momentum.

Index Outlook: Sensex, Nifty 50 fails to get the Budget boost

Post-Budget, Nifty shows heightened volatility, closing 26 points lower. Analyst Rahul Ghose expects range-bound markets in 2025, focusing on earnings growth, global cues, and interest rate direction. Key levels for Nifty and Bank Nifty are identified. Tax relief boosts FMCG and non-discretionary stocks, with FDI increases benefiting insurance. Select stocks like Dmart and ICICI Prudential are recommended.

F&O Talk | Market likely to stay rangebound, retest of election lows possible: Rahul Ghose of Hedged.in

IndusInd Bank shares rose 1.5% despite the Q3FY25 standalone net profit dropping 39% YoY to Rs 1,401 crore, surpassing estimates of Rs 1,282 crore. The bank’s weak performance was marked by declining net interest income and margins, with rising slippages in several portfolios.

IndusInd Bank shares rise over 1% after Q3 results. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Baroda BNP Paribas Nifty Bank ETF aims to replicate the returns of the Nifty Bank Total Return Index by investing in its constituent securities.