The dollar weakened as U.S. economic data suggested a December rate cut, with a potential dovish Fed chair nominee further pressuring the currency. The New Zealand dollar surged on a hawkish outlook, while the Australian dollar saw a brief boost from inflation figures. Sterling remained steady ahead of a significant budget announcement.
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