The Nifty Bank index advanced 2.1% on Tuesday, while the benchmark Nifty gained 0.5%. Ten of the 12 stocks on the Nifty Bank index gained at close on Tuesday. Federal Bank was the biggest gainer, soaring 8.5% after its second-quarter results exceeded expectations. SBI was up 5% and ICICI Bank gained 3%.
KSB shares rally 7% after securing Rs 118 crore export order for boiler feed pumps
KSB shares gained 7% after the company secured a $12.4-million export order from Dangote Projects Free Zone Enterprise for 18 boiler feed pump packages.