Kotak Mahindra Bank’s shares rose after the RBI lifted restrictions on issuing new credit cards and opening accounts through online or mobile banking. Banks, including HSBC, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and UBS, positively view the development, predicting enhanced customer acquisition and improved financial performance.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.