The share markets in the country opened with marginal gains on Thursday, taking positive cues from global markets and overnight gains on Wall Street, as concerns over AI-led disruption eased and investor sentiment improved.
The share market in the country witnessed a turnaround with a positive opening continuing on Tuesday, as foreign inflows returned to domestic markets and investor sentiment remained upbeat.
The Union Budget for FY27 has adopted a calibrated approach to fiscal consolidation while prioritising higher government spending and sector-specific incentives, according to a report by Jefferies.
As of November 2025, PSU Banks accounted for nearly 60% of the total gold loan portfolio outstanding, strengthening their leadership position over the past two years. Their growing share reflects a strategic tilt towards secured lending, as banks prioritise strong collateral amid elevated go
In its latest outlook on Indian PSU banks, HSBC said the sector is entering a phase of structurally stronger growth following a prolonged clean-up cycle. "PSBs are well placed to gain market share given improved capital positions, healthier balance sheets and competitive pricing," the report
The Sensex was down 604.72 points or 0.72% at 83,576.24, while the Nifty was down 193.55 points or 0.75% at 25,683.30. Among the sector, PSU Banks, Oil & Gas, IT, PSE, and Metals remained strong footed, while weakness was seen in Realty, Private Banks, Financial Services, FMCG, and Consumer
In contrast, banks took a more calibrated approach. While private banks recorded virtually no IPO fundraising in CY25, PSU banks emerged as dominant players in the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) market.
Public sector banks (PSBs) are steadily gaining market share from private sector lenders in key retail loan segments such as personal loans, home loans and auto loans, highlighted a report by JM Financial.
The growth, it said, is supported by heightened demand for gold loans, auto loans, and a resurgence in personal loans and credit cards. PSU banks further consolidated their leadership across several major loan categories.
The Indian stock market on Monday ended in green territory after trading higher, driven by upbeat quarterly results from top lenders in the financial sector and a rebound in global risk appetite following signs of easing US-China trade tensions.
The selling pressure returned to Indian markets on Thursday after a brief bounceback in the previous trading session, as persistent foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiments.
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are entering a new phase of profitability as their return on assets (RoA) has crossed 1 per cent, supported by stronger balance sheets, better asset quality and steady credit growth, according to a recent Motilal Oswal report.