Analysts expect slower-than-expected earnings growth for over 70% of Nifty companies in the next fiscal year due to weaker demand, subdued household spending, and slower credit growth. Companies like ONGC, HDFC Bank, and JSW Steel experienced earnings downgrades, while market cautiousness prevails due to lofty valuations and slowing profits.
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