Asian shares dipped, mirroring Wall Street’s decline as weak US jobs data failed to bolster expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Oil prices surged after President Trump announced a “total and complete blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating tensions.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.