The NIFTY Bank index is on the cusp of achieving its fourth consecutive monthly gain, a significant feat not witnessed in two years. This impressive rally signifies a robust resurgence in investor confidence towards the Indian banking sector.
Currently, the index has surged by nearly 3% this month. If this momentum continues, it will mark its longest winning streak since the five-month green run between March and July 2023.
Individual banking stocks have been key contributors to this upward trend. AU Small Finance Bank leads the charge with an impressive 18% rally this month.
IndusInd Bank and IDFC First Bank have also performed strongly, each gaining 7%. Other prominent banks, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank, have contributed with gains ranging from 2.5% to 5%.
June has been a landmark month for some banking counters. HDFC Bank recorded a new all-time high of ₹2,027, showcasing its strong performance.
Similarly, AU Small Finance Bank also reached a new peak of ₹824, highlighting the broad-based recovery in the sector.
The banking sector's turnaround began in March, breaking a four-month losing streak. This was primarily triggered by the RBI's first rate cut in five years during its February meeting.
Subsequent liquidity easing measures by the central bank have further fueled this revival. These steps aim to address past pressures on bank margins, which saw single-digit net profit growth in Q4 FY2025.
Investor optimism remains high due to the RBI's consistent efforts to inject liquidity and reduce interest rates. These measures are expected to ease margin pressures and bolster banks' profitability in the upcoming quarters.
The RBI recently relaxed project finance regulations, making infrastructure lending more accessible. It also eased norms for gold loans and the liquidity coverage ratio, alongside deferring Expected Credit Loss (ECL) implementation.
Further impetus came from the unexpected 50-basis-point repo rate cut and a surprise 100-basis-point reduction in the cash reserve ratio (CRR) during the June 2025 MPC meeting.
These decisive actions will significantly support the revival of credit demand across the banking system.
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The NIFTY Bank's strong performance underscores a renewed positive outlook for India's banking sector. Driven by a confluence of supportive monetary policies from the RBI and impressive individual bank performances, the sector is well-positioned for sustained growth and improved profitability soon.
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Published on: Jun 27, 2025, 3:48 PM IST
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