Rahul Malani of Mirae Asset Sharekhan notes Kotak Mahindra Bank’s weak quarter was expected, with a potential one-off provision. He anticipates improved core operating profitability due to strategic levers. While SBI faces core operating profitability pressure, its well-positioned balance sheet and treasury gains should sustain ROA around 1%.
Oil Price Today (September 23): Crude oil below $100 on hopes of US-Iran talks. What did Trump say?
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.07%, to $99.18 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures declined 35 cents, or 0.39%, to $90.17 a