Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks entering a robust phase driven by accelerating credit growth and easing margin pressures. He finds HDFC Bank's valuation attractive despite leadership uncertainties, while noting operational challenges from the merger are largely behind. Sabharwal also highlights opportunities in auto stocks post-correction and remains constructive on textiles, but questions Persistent Systems' acquisition.

India's banking sector is poised for a rally, fueled by robust credit growth, easing deposit pressures, and stable asset quality, according to ICICI Securities' Pankaj Pandey. …

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks entering a robust phase driven by accelerating credit growth and easing margin pressures. He finds HDFC Bank's valuation…