Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisWhen it comes to the banking sector, one should, at this point of time, give some leeway in terms of credit growth. The more important thing to watch for in individual banks is the growth of their digital footprints. If that number is not going up, it can be a cause for concern. 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 have been several instances in the recent past when the Nifty was pulled down by banking sector stocks. Which raises a question: Has something fundamentally negative happened in the sector? Any regulatory developments (or rising NPAs) that suggest that banks could be in for tough times in next few months?The answer is no. Which begs another question: Why, then, are they leading the decline?The answer to that is to be found in the fact that ETMarkets.com 13 mins readAug 25, 2026, 10:48:00 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