Oil prices saw a volatile week as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, which would normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, fluctuated. Despite some positive signals from U.S. officials and Pakistani facilitation, significant gaps remain, particularly on uranium stockpiles. Global oil inventories are depleting rapidly due to the disruption, impacting the global economy and leading to revised price forecasts.
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.