Sensex jumps over 250 points; PNB tanks further
Equity tips:- Equity indices made a positive start to the session, mirroring the trend in global markets, and led by gains in shares of metal, financial services and information technology companies. At 10:05 AM, the BSE Sensex was trading at 34,397, up 251 points, while the Nifty50 was ruling at 10,576, up 75 points. In the broader market, the BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices rose 0.70% and 0.49%, respectively. However, weakness in banking stocks, especially those of public sector banks, due to the Rs11,400cr fraud at Punjab National Bank, kept the overall gains limited. Shares of PNB fell over 5% and dragged the Nifty PSU Bank index 0.3% lower. Axis Bank's stock was down 1% after media reports said the lender has significant exposure to the scam at PNB. Shares of Gitanjali Gems slumped over 10.5% as the company has been under the scanner in the PNB scam. Metal companies were among the top gainers, with the Nift...