Bengaluru, June 9 -- Bank stocks were among the top gainers on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India unveiled a new forex swap framework aimed at boosting foreign currency inflows. The announcement strengthened investor confidence in the sector, with market participants expecting improved funding flexibility, stronger liquidity conditions, and lower borrowing costs for lenders.

RBI's Forex Swap Facility Lifts Banking Sentiment

Banking stocks outperformed the broader market on Tuesday, with both the Nifty Bank and Nifty PSU Bank indices trading in positive territory. Gains were broad-based, with all constituents of the Nifty Bank index trading higher.

Among individual stocks, Punjab & Sind Bank and Bank of Baroda led gains within the ...