Indian stock markets saw their best weekly performance in four months. Banking stocks led the rally, fueled by positive business updates and loan growth. Investors are optimistic ahead of the Diwali trading session. While short-term gains are expected, analysts suggest caution post-Diwali as loan growth may not sustain. Foreign investors showed buying interest.
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