Nifty Bank surges 700 points to one-month high; HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, PNB, other stocks rise 2%. What lies ahead?

Bank stocks saw a significant jump on Friday, propelling the Nifty Bank index to a one-month peak. This surge followed news of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. Oil prices declined and the Indian Rupee strengthened, boosting overall market sentiment. Several major bank stocks experienced gains, indicating renewed investor confidence in the banking sector.