Indian shares end higher as bank earnings boost sentiment
Indian shares rose this week as bank earnings boosted sentiment. Strong PSU bank gains offset IT sector losses linked to AI disruption and oil risks.
Indian share benchmarks logged weekly gains as earnings optimism fueled a significant advance in bank stocks, particularly state-owned lenders, as of February 20, 2026. This tactical rebound in India
IN comes after the market experienced 16 months of underperformance, signaling a notable shift in national equity performance driven by sectoral strength.











