Europe’s STOXX 600 index gained 0.7%, marking its first weekly advance in three weeks. Healthcare and financial shares led the rise in a holiday-shortened week with low trading volumes. Key performances included advances in German, French, and British markets. Despite achieving all-time highs earlier, STOXX 600’s overall 2024 gain stands at 5.2%.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs