HDFC Bank valuations attractive, banking sector ready for next growth phase: Sandip Sabharwal

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks entering a robust phase driven by accelerating credit growth and easing margin pressures. He finds HDFC Bank's valuation attractive despite leadership uncertainties, while noting operational challenges from the merger are largely behind. Sabharwal also highlights opportunities in auto stocks post-correction and remains constructive on textiles, but questions Persistent Systems' acquisition.