Nifty Bank underperforms Nifty50, most sectoral peers. Should you still bet on financials?

Nifty Bank has underperformed Nifty50 and other sectoral peers over the past year, with private banks lagging due to valuation concerns. Despite some strong loan growth and solid capital adequacy ratios, rising deposit costs and moderation in net interest margins pose challenges. Experts remain cautious about the sector's near-term outlook.