Mumbai, February 6, 2026: Banking stocks remained in sharp focus in Friday’s trade as Indian equity markets navigated a cautious environment shaped by monetary policy cues, sector-specific developments and selective profit-taking. Both public sector banks and private lenders witnessed heightened activity, reflecting investor reassessment of growth prospects, asset quality trends and valuation comfort after recent …
February 2026 brings a mix of routine weekend bank closures and a few region-specific holidays that businesses and customers across India need to factor into their financial planning. As per the officially notified Reserve Bank of India holiday calendar, bank holidays in India are determined by a combination of nationwide rules, state-level observances, and local …
As India moves deeper into 2026, early business indicators are beginning to offer a clearer sense of where growth momentum is taking shape across the economy. While the outlook remains uneven across sectors, a combination of macroeconomic data, policy signals and corporate activity suggests that certain industries are entering the year with stronger visibility and …
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monetary policy decision has reinforced a period of stability for borrowers, lenders, and financial markets, as the central bank chose to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged. The move carries significant implications for loan interest rates, equated monthly instalments (EMIs), and the broader cost of borrowing across the economy. …
Indian equity markets have entered February 2026 on an unusually volatile footing, with sharp intraday swings becoming the norm rather than the exception. The turbulence is not being driven by a single shock but by a convergence of domestic policy recalibration, global risk sentiment shifts, and structural changes in how India’s markets now function. Together, …