These 7 banking stocks can give more than 29% returns in 1 year, according to analysts

You may have missed this amidst the mayhem on the markets. But just the week before last, the Q3 business update from a public sector bank triggered a sharp decline in banking sector stocks. Now, business updates are important as they provide insights into what is happening in an industry. For the banking sector, however, investors need to keep an eye out for what they say about three different aspects that decide the fate of the sector. The first is, of course, growth. The other two aspects are: One, asset quality, or the NPA situation. And, two, the overall structure of the loan book; whether it is focused on retail or wholesale. Before you buy or sell any bank, it is important to know what it is doing.