The pre-provisioning operating profit rose 25.5% to Rs 1,882 crore as compared to Rs 1,500 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. During the quarter, IDFC First Bank’s GNPA came to 1.9%, a drop of 2 bps sequentially. The net NPA rose up marginally by 1 bps to 0.59% quarter-on-quarter.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with