After a tough quarter, SFBs hope for credit quality, growth uptick

Small finance banks faced profitability pressures in the second quarter due to higher credit costs and expenses. AU Small Finance Bank saw a dip in net profit, while Ujjivan and Jana reported significant drops. Lenders expressed confidence in improving credit quality from unsecured business in the coming quarter.

Sovereign gold bond investors make 338% returns in 8 years. Did you miss?

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017–18 Series III investors are set to receive a remarkable 338% return as its eight-year tenure concludes on October 16, 2025. The RBI has fixed the final redemption price at Rs 12,567 per gram, significantly higher than the initial Rs 2,866 per gram issue price.

Global markets stay resilient despite geopolitical concerns, says Cameron Brandt

Market strategist Cameron Brandt notes global markets are resilient despite geopolitical concerns, with investor behavior driven by fear of missing out rather than macro risks. While US bond yields are pulling back, Brandt doesn’t foresee a recession, and India’s investment outlook remains positive despite a temporary pause in flows.