The dollar strengthened as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady next month, despite a mixed U.S. jobs report. Meanwhile, Japan’s finance minister hinted at currency intervention to combat a weakening yen, which has hit multi-month lows. The euro and sterling saw minor movements against the dollar, with market focus also on Britain’s upcoming budget.
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