Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisIt is always important to make a distinction between sentiment and real business. While sentiment can impact prices in the short term, it is business fundamentals that matter in the long term. And if they are turning structurally better, just ignore the noise on the street. 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 standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.There is a high probability that banking stocks will witness a strong directional move. It could be in either direction. Let’s first take a look at the bear case. We have seen a gradual increase in oil prices and that will seep into inflation. There are already news reports indicating that banks might have to raise interest rates on FDs. But they cannot pass on the increased costs the very next day; so, yes, if things pan out the way they are, ETMarkets.com 13 mins readMay 26, 2026, 11:52:00 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