Outward remittances from India reached $2.3 billion in May, according to recent bulletin data. Travel expenses constituted the largest portion, accounting for $1.38 billion, a rise of $118 million from April. However, these outward remittances experienced a 4.4% decrease compared to May of the previous year. Additionally, Indians spent $149 million on education and $322 million supporting close relatives.
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