The BSE smallcap index rallied nearly 10%, while the midcap index jumped over 7%. Within the smallcap space, over 500 stocks have delivered double-digit returns with the highest gain (Puravankara) going as high as 86%.
On Thursday, Axis Bank shares surged 5% to reach the day s peak at Rs 1,119, following the company s release of better-than-anticipated results. The bank reported a formidable profit of Rs 7,129.67 crore for the March quarter, buoyed by margin expansion and increased non-core incomes.
Of the total approved plan, the lender will raise around Rs 35,000 crore through issue of various debt instruments including long term bonds, masala bonds, sustainable, optionally/compulsorily convertible debentures among others.
Axis Bank had reported a loss of Rs 5.728,42 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. For the full year, the net profit stood at Rs 24,861.43 crore versus Rs 9,579.68 in FY23. Meanwhile, the NII for FY24 stood at 1,09,368.63 crore versus Rs 85,163.77 crore in FY23.