Indian Bank reported a 24% YoY rise in Q1 net profit to Rs 2,973 crore, aided by sharply lower NPA provisions. Asset quality improved, with gross NPAs falling to 3.01%. While net interest income grew modestly, other income surged 28%. Advances and deposits saw double-digit year-on-year growth.
Oil Price Today (April 17): Crude oil prices fall on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Iran war peace talks. Is the worst over?
Oil prices dipped as Middle East tensions eased with a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and potential US-Iran talks. President Trump indicated a deal with Iran was close,