Private sector banks experienced a deceleration in operating and net profits for the third consecutive quarter due to reduced net interest income, increased bad loan provisioning, and continued margin pressure. Conversely, public sector banks reported significant profit growth, benefiting from robust increases in both pre-provision operating profit and net profit.
FIIs sold about Rs 11,000 crore worth Indian stocks in 2 days of US-Iran war
Foreign investors sold nearly Rs 11,000 crore in two March sessions amid escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude prices and currency volatility. DIIs offered support,
March 4, 2026