Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisIt is a question often heard on the street: Which is better, private or PSU banks? To some extent, it is a meaningless question. Both private and PSU banks operate in the same ecosystem and are equally impacted by what happens to the economy. What plays an important part in their stock price is the difference in ownership structure. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components ,earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum, to generate standardized scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.Let's start with a question. In the event of a fresh wave of selling because the market concludes that earnings for the next two quarters are going to be subdued, will banking stocks take a hit? Yes, the probability of that happening is high. The reason is simple: As crude oil stays at higher levels due to the ongoing US-Iran war, the market will start pricing in second- and third-order effects on sectors and companies. And, at this point of ETMarkets.com 10 mins readMay 19, 2026, 11:58:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership