Indian equities closed August with a second consecutive month of losses as Nifty fell 1.38%, pressured by U.S. tariff shocks, foreign fund outflows, and profit-taking. Despite this, strong GDP growth and upcoming GST reform talks provide potential buffers. Geopolitical developments, including Modi’s China visit, and domestic growth triggers will test whether markets can recover in September.
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