Indian equity markets experienced a second consecutive day of losses due to escalating tensions between the US and India over tariffs. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex both declined by 0.9%. Investors are cautious amid a lack of positive triggers, with banking and IT sectors underperforming. Foreign portfolio investors continue to sell shares, contributing to the market’s bearish sentiment.
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