SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank and Yes Bank fell by up to 2.27%. The central bank kept the economic growth forecast unchanged at 6.7% for the fiscal ending 31 March. SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank and Yes Bank fell by up to 2.27%. Sector-wise, the BSE metal index fell the most by 2.03%, followed by telecom 1.38%, PSU 1.32%, banks 1.23%, infrastructure 1.15%, capital goods 1.09%, healthcare 1.02%, power 0.91% and auto 0.73%. The mid-cap index shed 0.89% and small-cap declined 0.66%.

Source: Mint December 06, 2017 12:00 UTC