Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 28% rise in Q4 profit driven by strong business growth, higher income and improved margins. Advances and deposits grew steadily, while asset quality strengthened, reflecting robust operational performance and sustained expansion across lending and deposit segments.
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly up in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
U.S. stocks saw modest gains as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out small increases in muted trading. Investors are digesting recent record highs and