Markets are reacting positively to the US-Japan tariff deal, particularly the Nikkei. Investors were overly pessimistic, and the agreement, involving significant Japanese investment in the US, is viewed as a win-win. The auto sector secured 15% tariffs, better than anticipated, setting a precedent for other economies to negotiate similar deals with the US in exchange for direct investment.
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