Indian equity indices surged on Monday, mirroring gains across Asia, driven by a strengthening rupee and renewed foreign investment. The Nifty and Sensex closed higher, with the broader market also showing strength. Analysts attribute the upward trend to a ‘Santa rally’ phenomenon, with midcap and smallcap stocks leading the advance.
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