Metals, consumer durables, and oil & gas sectors showed strong profit growth in the September quarter. Two of these sectors now trade above their long-term average valuations. Other sectors saw modest profit increases or declines. Investors are advised to consider PSU banks, banks, BFSI, IT, and select steel companies for potential upside.
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