Most private lender stocks declined Monday after first-quarter earnings showed profitability pressures. Axis Bank and HDFC Bank saw significant drops, while ICICI Bank gained. Analysts noted margin compression as a key factor affecting banking stocks. Foreign investors returned to financials after substantial withdrawals earlier in the year. ICICI Bank remains a top pick among leading private sector lenders.

Axis, Kotak, and IDBI banks report profit growth due to lower provisions, while YES Bank shows strength in core earnings.

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Markets advanced Friday, gaining over one percent despite weak global cues. Analysts await quarterly results from Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. ICICI Bank…

HDFC Bank shares fell after the lender reported a 5% year-on-year rise in Q1FY27 standalone net profit to Rs 19,060 crore. Net interest income (NII) increased 7% YoY to Rs 33,534…

HDFC Bank shares fall 4% despite a 5% profit rise, as analysts cite concerns over declining margins.

Sensex dropped 443 points and Nifty fell 95 as weak bank stocks and rising crude oil prices amid Middle East tensions weighed on market sentiment.

Top private sector banks reported weaker net interest margins (NIMs) in the June quarter as sluggish retail loan demand pushed them towards lower-yielding corporate loans. HDFC…