Brent crude oil topped $70 per barrel Thursday for the first time since September as US President Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions by threatening military strikes on Iran. In London morning deals, international benchmark oil contract Brent North Sea crude jumped 2.4 percent to $70.06 per barrel.
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.