Who will be the next finance minister would be something that Banks and Financial services sector would be keenly watching. For a stronger banking sector, we might need a tougher PM - someone who can make rational decisions. Will people who did not contest Lok Sabha elections be given a financial ministry berth? I hope not, personally I think FM is more important to stock markets than PM and Banks are the heartbeat. A stronger bank and a powerful central banking system will propel India to a powerful economy in a shorter time span. On the other hand, a weaker bank and ratifying middle class (of course with the non-considerate tax policies) will slow us down. Technically the stance is still bullish on BankNifty, but we are yet to reclaim the tops.