As Budget 2026 approaches amid geopolitical risks, investors anticipate policy clarity and potential capital gains tax relief. Despite muted returns, measured expectations create room for positive surprises, with domestic SIPs expected to continue their steady rise. Private sector banks are poised for growth as the interest rate cycle nears its end.
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