European stock markets closed lower on Friday. This followed cautious remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve officials. Investors had hoped for an interest rate cut. Technology stocks faced selling pressure. However, the STOXX 600 index achieved its best weekly gain since September. Richemont and Siemens Energy saw gains. UK’s FTSE 100 also declined.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.