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Bank Stocks To 'Buy': Systematix Lists HDFC Bank, SBI Among Others Ahead Of Q2 Results — Check Full List

While there could be near-term pain, long-term growth outlook for the banking sector remains positive, says Systematix.

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Indian banks face margin pressure in Q2 FY26 amid slower deposit growth and rate cuts.</p><p><br> (Photographer: Radhakisan Raswe/NDTV Profit)</p></div>
Indian banks face margin pressure in Q2 FY26 amid slower deposit growth and rate cuts.

(Photographer: Radhakisan Raswe/NDTV Profit)

As per RBI data, banking system Advances expanded at 3.2% QoQ and 10.4% YoY as of Sep 19, 2025. RBI’s sectoral deployment of bank credit shows an uptick in industrial segment advances from 5.5% YoY in Jun 2025 to 6.5% in Aug 2025 led by micro and small segment which grew by 20.9% YoY.
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