Public sector banks were among the biggest losers, with Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, and Bank of Baroda dropping nearly 4%. Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, and State Bank of India also saw declines between 1.5% and 2%.
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