Several mutual funds, including Axis and HDFC, now offer constant maturity index funds tracking the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Month Debt Index, presenting an alternative to short-term bank deposits. These funds invest in short-term debt instruments issued by financial institutions, offering indicative yields of 6-6.4%, significantly higher than typical bank deposit rates.
IDBI Bank Q2 results: Net profit tanks 39% YoY to Rs 2,205 crore; NII dips 49% YoY
IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 2,205 crore in Q2 FY27, impacted by a one-off gain in the previous year. Excluding