Banking stocks plunged on Monday, with the Bank Nifty seeing its steepest fall since April 2025. Maharashtra’s farm loan waiver announcement triggered widespread selling, particularly impacting state-owned banks. This, coupled with foreign investors’ cautious stance on Indian equities, led to significant losses across the banking sector, with Union Bank of India and IDFC First Bank among the hardest hit.
Laurus Labs Q4 Results: Cons PAT increased 19% to Rs 279 crore, revenue rises 5%
Laurus Labs reported a 19% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 279 crore for the March quarter, with revenue rising 5% to Rs 1,812
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