IDFC First Bank shares decreased by 7.2% following a 15% YoY decline in net profit due to higher bad loan provisions in microfinance. Despite a 14% increase in net interest income, the bank was impacted by elevated credit costs and operational expenses. Gross NPA ratio improved from 2.04% to 1.94%.
US stocks: US market ends lower as tech stocks weigh on sentiment
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