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7 bank stocks to buy: Motilal Oswal sees up to 36% upside in SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and more

Motilal Oswal identifies seven Indian bank stocks with buy ratings, including SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Indian Bank, Federal Bank, and PNB, with upside targets ranging from 22% to 36%. The brokerage expects 15% CAGR earnings growth for the banking sector through FY28, driven by strong credit growth and improved deposit flows.

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Published Oct 4, 2026, 3:44 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
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Why it matters

The new analyst targets provide fresh price expectations that could drive buying interest in the listed banks.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrades with specific upside estimates can influence short‑term price action in the Indian banking sector.

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What to watch

Potential regulatory changes, credit quality concerns, and foreign exchange volatility could temper gains.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: immediate, as targets are newly published

Background

Motilal Oswal released a sector preview recommending seven Indian banks with buy ratings and upside targets ranging from 22% to 36%.

Market effects

Sector

The bullish outlook may lift sentiment across the Indian banking sector.

Regional

Potential positive impact on Indian equity markets, especially banking indices.

Global

Limited to investors with exposure to Indian banks; modest global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may view the high upside targets as overly optimistic given macro risks.

Key entities

  • Brokerage
    Motilal Oswal Financial Services

    Issuer of the analyst report.

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