India’s top private banks saw a slowdown in profit growth. Combined net profit reached ₹43,641 crore in the June quarter. This is a 2.7% increase, lower than the previous year. Sluggish credit and deposit growth impacted performance. Treasury gains helped support profitability. Some banks like Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank experienced subdued results.
US Stock Market: Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open
Major US stock indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, closed at record highs Friday, fueled by optimism over Iran’s decision to open the Strait