Mumbai stock market is set for a change. Derivative contracts will now expire on different days. National Stock Exchange contracts move to Tuesdays. Bombay Stock Exchange contracts will expire on Thursdays. This shift follows regulator Securities and Exchange Board’s directive. Traders anticipate increased activity earlier in the week. The change aims to reduce market volatility.
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