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The last 3 days, each article summarised and scored by gemini-3.5-flash-lite. 0 of 250 scored today.
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Manic Monday at Indian stock market: Sensex, Nifty bleed
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped over 1% on Monday, dragged down by disappointing earnings from major private sector lenders like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside profit-booking in IT stocks. Weaker margins, higher provisions, and subdued global cues contributed to a broad-based market selloff that erased ₹3.6 lakh crore in investor wealth.
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PNB shares jump 8% after Q2 results beat estimates; Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, others raise target prices
Punjab National Bank shares jumped 8% after reporting a strong Q2 net profit of Rs 5,532 crore, beating estimates due to lower provisions, improved net interest income, and better asset quality. Major brokerages including Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, and JM Financial responded by raising their target prices to Rs 140.
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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 rallied strongly after upbeat Q2 earnings led by PNB, while major private lenders like Axis Bank and HDFC Bank faced selling pressure despite profit growth due to missing specific estimates. This sharp divergence created a mixed performance across the banking sector, weighing slightly on the broader Nifty Bank index.
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PC Jeweller shares soar 26% in just two sessions. Here’s what’s triggering the sharp surge
PC Jeweller shares surged following a block deal and the company achieving debt-free status after repaying all consortium bank dues ahead of schedule. Analysts remain optimistic about jewellery demand heading into the festive and wedding seasons, driven by organised players gaining market share.