Kerala Budget 2025 Highlights: Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented the 2025-26 budget, focusing on Metro rail projects, high-speed rail corridors, and the K-Homes project for tourism. Rs 750 crore is allocated for Wayanad rehabilitation. The budget also includes provisions for infrastructure development, social welfare, and healthcare, with significant investments in scholarships, pensions, and the Karunya Health Scheme.
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