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%.
Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook
Gold prices took a hit on Friday amid strong indicators of US economic growth and climbing oil prices. Spot gold prices sank to their lowest