Banks poised for margin recovery by FY26, says BNP Paribas’ Santanu Chakrabarti

Santanu Chakrabarti, India BFSI Analyst at BNP Paribas, maintains HDFC Bank as a top pick among bank stocks, citing its attractive valuation and strong margin improvement potential. Among NBFCs, Bajaj Finance remains the preferred choice, while others appear relatively overvalued compared to leading banks.