IDFC First Bank shares surged following a robust 75.5% year-on-year profit increase for the second quarter of FY26. This growth was fueled by strong business expansion and better operating leverage. Loans and customer deposits saw significant year-on-year increases. Asset quality remained stable. The bank’s management expressed confidence in sustaining this positive trend.
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher.