Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, forecasts the rupee shifting towards 87 against the dollar. She projects GDP growth at 6.1% for FY25 with potential risks leading to a rate cut cycle starting in February 2025. Inflation could be around 5.3% due to rising food prices and a weaker rupee.
AU Small Finance Bank shares rally 5% as Q1 PAT jumps 37% to Rs 796 crore, NII up 32% YoY
AU Small Finance Bank share price jumped 5% after it reported a 37% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 796 crore for the June