State Bank of India raised $500 million via bonds at the tightest pricing ever for an Indian entity, capitalizing on India’s recent credit rating upgrade. The issuance, 30 bps tighter than initial guidance, highlights strong global investor appetite.
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