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PSU Banks Surge: Index Soars 3.70% Amid Market Gains
1 Apr
Summary
- Nifty PSU Bank index surged 3.70% to close at 8164.8 today.
- This index has gained 31.00% over the past year.
- Broader indices Nifty 50 and SENSEX also saw significant gains.
The Nifty PSU Bank index concluded today's trading session with a robust gain of 3.70%, reaching 8164.8. This upward movement contrasts with a 15.00% decline observed over the preceding month. Several constituent banks contributed to this surge, including Punjab & Sind Bank, which added 6.63%, Bank of Maharashtra, up 5.79%, and UCO Bank, which gained 5.48%.
Over the past year, the Nifty PSU Bank index has demonstrated remarkable strength, registering a substantial 31.00% increase. This performance significantly outpaced the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which experienced a 2.10% decline during the same period. Other sectorial indices also posted positive returns, with Nifty Media and Nifty Metal indices rising 3.69% and 2.46% respectively. The broader market sentiment was positive, as the Nifty 50 closed up 1.56% at 22679.4, and the SENSEX recorded a gain of 1.65% to settle at 73134.32.
