Indian equities concluded October with a muted performance, ending a four-week winning streak as benchmark indices saw marginal declines due to profit-booking and mixed global cues. Despite volatility, GM Breweries emerged as a top performer, surging 74.77% in the smallcap segment, while other stocks across BSE 500, midcap, and smallcap categories also posted significant monthly gains.
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