Gold surged to a record high as the US Justice Department threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment, while escalating protests in Iran heightened geopolitical tensions. This, coupled with expectations of further US interest rate cuts, boosted bullion’s appeal. Silver also neared its all-time peak, reflecting broader market uncertainties.
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