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State-owned banks in India rallied as the Nifty PSU Bank index surged 4%, its biggest gain in nearly two years, driven by robust quarterly profits and renewed foreign investment inflows.

Nifty PSU Bank Index Jumps 4% on Strong Profits and Foreign Investment Surge

The Nifty PSU Bank index closed higher on Tuesday after seven public sector unit (PSU) banks rebounded between 15-58% from their one-year lows. Bank of Maharashtra led the surge with a 58% recovery, while aggregate net profits for PSU banks in Q2 FY27 rose 20% year-on-year to ₹59,367 crore. The rally followed improved asset quality and stronger credit growth, which bolstered investor confidence.

Foreign institutional investors (FPIs) poured ₹53,739 crore into Indian stocks during November 2026, signaling renewed appetite for domestic equities. PSU banks also reported a 15.9% year-on-year increase in net interest income (NII), outpacing private sector growth of 15.1%. Net interest margins expanded by 15 basis points to 2.58%, while other income rose 4.2% YoY to ₹51,669 crore.

The market rebound highlights broader optimism about India's economic recovery and the resilience of public sector banking models. However, analysts note that sustained gains will depend on maintaining asset quality improvements and macroeconomic stability.

India's state-owned banks are gaining traction amid strong financial results and foreign investment inflows, but long-term success hinges on consistent performance metrics and economic conditions.

Topics: Indian Markets, State-Owned Banks, Foreign Investment, Financial Performance, Economic Recovery

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Source: LiveMint