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HDFC Bank Q2 net profit surge boosts Indian equities

EditorMalvika Gurung
Published 10/17/2023, 01:13 AM
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The Indian stock market witnessed a significant uptick on Tuesday, driven by HDFC Bank's announcement of a robust 50% increase in its Q2 net profit. This announcement led to a surge in domestic equities, with the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty50 registering substantial gains.

The BSE Sensex rose by 319.38 points (0.48%) to 66,486.31, and the NSE Nifty50 climbed by 88.60 points (0.45%) to 19,820.35 following the banking giant's announcement. The bullish sentiment continued into early trading, further strengthening the upward trajectory of these indices.

In the early trading session, BSE Sensex jumped an additional 392.89 points to close at 66,559.82, while the Nifty50 advanced by another 118 points to reach its final figure of 19,849.75 for the day.

The positive financial performance of HDFC Bank, one of India's leading private sector banks, had a broad impact on the market, contributing to the overall positive sentiment and boosting investor confidence in domestic equities. This underscores the significant role major financial institutions play in influencing market trends and investor sentiment in India's dynamic economy.

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