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Macquarie turns bullish on Indian financial shares

2026-10-01 · 1 source · Mint Markets

In short

Macquarie said it expects Indian financial shares to turn around. It named stocks including ICICI Bank, SBI, Paytm and LIC as part of a rerating idea.

The note is a positive signal for the sector, but the report does not give target prices or explain the full reason for the call.

What the reporting says

Macquarie said it expects a turnaround in Indian financial shares and highlighted names from ICICI Bank and SBI to Paytm and LIC. The publisher-supplied summary frames the call as a rerating play on 11 financial stocks, but it does not list all the names or give target prices. The immediate implication is supportive sentiment for the sector, though the specific catalysts are not stated.

Why it matters

Macquarie issued stock recommendations on Indian financial shares, saying it expects a turnaround and rerating potential across 11 names, including ICICI Bank, SBI, Paytm, and LIC. The report is supportive for the banking and financial-services space, but it does not provide the full list, price targets, or detailed catalysts. That leaves the timing and scale of any upside uncertain.

Touches: ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Paytm, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Macquarie, Markets, Banking, Insurance, Companies

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