Axis Bank’s net profit saw a slight dip in the fourth quarter. This was impacted by trading losses and a new provision for potential risks. Despite this, asset quality improved. The bank also saw growth in advances and deposits. A dividend has been recommended, and plans for capital raising are in place.Read More

IDFC First Bank reported a modest 5% rise in Q4 net profit, aided by a 40% decline in provisions. However, a Rs 645-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch sharply dented operating performance, leading to a 42% drop in operating profit after the bank fully expensed the impact during the quarter.Read More

Axis Bank’s net profit saw a slight dip in the fourth quarter. This was impacted by trading losses and a new provision for potential risks. Despite this, asset quality improved. The bank also saw growth in advances and deposits. A dividend has been recommended, and plans for capital raising are in place.Read More

Markets may remain volatile amid key triggers this week, including the Fed policy decision, Q4 earnings and geopolitical tensions. Technically, Nifty’s near-term bias has turned weak below 23,900, with support at 23,500 and resistance at 24,200–24,500. The rupee logged its steepest weekly fall since September 2022, while Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc will be in focus...Read More