Solid Rally: Nifty PSE Index soars 3%, PFC, REC surge over 6%
Live MintFollowing a period of notable declines in recent weeks, PSU stocks have rebounded strongly in today's trading session, registering gains of over 6.5%. Power Finance Corporation saw a significant surge of nearly 6.8%, reaching an intraday peak of ₹385.85 per share, marking an end to a four-day decline. OMC stocks extend gains OMC stocks such as BPCL, IOC, and HPCL are also experiencing a surge in trading, extending their winning streak for the second consecutive day with gains of up to 4.5%. These stocks faced downward pressure last week amid concerns among investors that companies' profit margins would be affected in the near term due to the recent reduction in petrol and diesel prices by ₹2 per litre. In its latest update, Japanese brokerage firm Nomura has raised its rating on HPCL from 'neutral' to 'buy' and increased its target price to ₹570 per share from ₹305.