Nifty PSU Bank Index Surges 3 Percent as PNB and Canara Bank Lead Rally
· Business · Business Standard
The Nifty PSU Bank index surged 3 percent in intraday trade, led by sharp gains in public sector lenders such as Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Canara Bank, and Union Bank of India. Shares of these state-run banks climbed by up to 8 percent on the exchanges following broad-based buying interest in the sector. Investors increased their exposure to state-owned lenders amid positive market sentiment for banking equities. Analysts attribute the momentum to strong buying across heavyweights and improved asset quality expectations. The rally drove substantial trading volumes across multiple public sector banking counters.
Why it matters
This broad rally directly benefits retail and institutional investors holding public sector bank shares, while signaling strong capital inflows into state-owned financial institutions.
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