Q2 business update impact: PNB, Bank of Baroda, AU Small Finance Bank shares jump up to 4%. What lies ahead?

Shares of Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and AU Small Finance Bank rose up to 4% after strong Q2 business updates. Deposits and advances recorded robust year-on-year growth across the lenders, boosting investor sentiment. Analysts expect loan growth momentum to continue, though near-term margins could remain under pressure amid surplus liquidity.