AU Small Finance Bank recorded a 37% surge in Q1 net profit to Rs 796 crore, driven by robust loan growth and improved asset quality. Gross NPA dropped to 2.1%, while net interest income grew 32% to Rs 2,695 crore.
Dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook
Following the Bank of Japan’s decision to increase interest rates, the dollar saw a rise against the yen. Some policymakers expressed skepticism regarding further hikes,