Axis Bank shares fell 3% despite analysts maintaining a positive outlook, with 94% recommending ‘Buy’. The bank’s loan growth was strong, but provisions for the West Asia conflict rose significantly, impacting performance. Management’s cautious approach to strengthening provisions, while improving asset quality, led to higher credit costs.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
October 2, 2026