Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty have seen a significant decline of over 4% this month, driven by foreign fund outflows, a weakening rupee, and geopolitical risks. Market participants are hoping for a pre-budget recovery, a trend observed historically. Elevated crude oil prices and rising global bond yields are further contributing to investor caution.
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