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

State-owned Uco Bank reported a 23% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 801 crore, aided by lower provisions, though operating profit declined due to weaker core and non-interest income. Net interest margin slipped to 3%, even as advances grew 19.4% and deposits rose 11.6%.Read More

State-owned Uco Bank reported a 23% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 801 crore, aided by lower provisions, though operating profit declined due to weaker core and non-interest income. Net interest margin slipped to 3%, even as advances grew 19.4% and deposits rose 11.6%.Read More

The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week, as energy prices stay high and supply chains snarled due to war in the Middle East.Read More

Fourteen penny stocks showed significant gains in the last month. These stocks saw returns between 40% and 125%. Two stocks became multibaggers. Investors can find these opportunities by using specific market filters.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

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

A US judge has dismissed Elon Musk’s fraud claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case will now proceed to trial on Musk’s claims of breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment. Jury selection begins Monday, with opening arguments Tuesday. Musk seeks $150 billion in damages for OpenAI’s charitable arm.Read More