Asian stocks experienced gains, mirroring the rise in equity-index futures, fueled by record-high US stock performance and positive developments in trade negotiations. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index saw a significant jump following extended trade talks. Meanwhile, crude oil prices declined as traders adjusted risk premiums ahead of the OPEC+ meeting, and US Treasuries experienced a slight dip.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total