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%.
Why FIIs are dumping bluechips to hunt small & midcaps
Foreign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India’s top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies. This strategic repositioning is