The Nifty Bank index advanced 2.1% on Tuesday, while the benchmark Nifty gained 0.5%. Ten of the 12 stocks on the Nifty Bank index gained at close on Tuesday. Federal Bank was the biggest gainer, soaring 8.5% after its second-quarter results exceeded expectations. SBI was up 5% and ICICI Bank gained 3%.
Rupee flat on hopes West Asia truce will hold
The Indian rupee remained stable against the dollar as risk assets gained across Asia and Europe. Falling oil prices and expectations of a West Asian