Equity investors experienced a significant loss of Rs 9.69 lakh crore as the Sensex plunged 1,555 points over two days. This downturn was triggered by the US imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods and continuous foreign fund outflows. Market sentiment remained fragile, with large caps declining and mid and small caps underperforming.
PSU bank stocks soar up to 8%, but HDFC, Axis and other private lenders fall up to 5% after Q2 results. Why the sharp divide?
PSU bank stocks surged up to 8% on Monday, led by Punjab National Bank after its Q2FY27 earnings beat estimates. In contrast, private lenders such
October 19, 2026