Stocks of the public banks have been on a gradual upward trend during the month of June. Privatisation buzz, strong earnings, and fund-raising plans have lent confidence to investors which resulted in buying in these names. The stocks did see some weakness recently but the positive sentiment remains intact.
Union Bank shares have gained over 12 percent so far in June while UCO Bank has surged 5 percent. Notably, Union Bank said on Thursday (24th June 2021), it has raised Rs 850 crore while UCO Bank has received Board's nod to raise up to Rs 500 crore.
Meanwhile, other stocks in the PSU bank basket-like Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank have seen a sharp rise on the news of divestment plans.
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