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Axis Bank Q2 profit up 38% on loan growth

Axis Bank has showcased impressive results with a 38% surge in net profit for the quarter ending in September. This significant growth stems from strong loan demand and enhanced asset quality. The ban

πŸ“… 2026-10-18 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #axis #bank

IDBI Bank Q2 net profit slides 39% to 2,205 crore

IDBI Bank witnessed a substantial 39% drop in net profit for the September quarter, primarily driven by decreased non-interest earnings. This follows a previous year where profits were significantly e

πŸ“… 2026-10-18 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #idbi #bank

YES Bank Q2 profit rises 65%; AT1 hit may risk 5,217 cr loss

YES Bank's net profit increased by 65% to 1,080 crore in the second quarter, driven by higher income. However, factoring in a Supreme Court judgment could lead to a post-tax loss of 5,217 crore. The c

πŸ“… 2026-10-18 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #yes #bank

HDFC Bank PAT ticks up 5% amid pressure

HDFC Bank reported a 4.7% rise in standalone net profit for the second quarter, while margin pressure weighed on core profitability. Net interest income rose 9.7% as loans and deposits grew. The lende

πŸ“… 2026-10-18 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #hdfc #bank

DIIs increase stake in 8 midcap stocks in Q2FY27

DIIs increased their holdings in several NSE midcap stocks during the September 2026 quarter. Swiggy, One97 Communications, Meesho, Cochin Shipyard, Lenskart Solutions, Piramal Finance, APL Apollo Tub

πŸ“… 2026-10-18 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #diis #increase

Central Bank of India Q2 profit rises 21% as loans grow 30%

Central Bank of India reported a 21% rise in September 2026 quarterly net profit to Rs 1,469 crore, supported by 26% net interest income growth and 30% loan expansion. Asset quality improved, with net

πŸ“… 2026-10-17 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #central #bank

Gold set for a weekly drop as traders assess Fed signals

Gold prices have held steady this week, though they are set to close lower overall as market participants assess the potential for a Federal Reserve rate hike. Spot gold recorded a modest drop of 0.1%

πŸ“… 2026-10-17 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #gold #set

10 smallcap stocks surge up to 65% in 3 months despite market weakness

Despite a nearly 4% decline in the Nifty 50 over three months, several Nifty Smallcap 250 stocks have rallied sharply. Cupid led with 66% gains, followed by Sterlite Technologies and Welspun Corp, hig

πŸ“… 2026-10-17 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #smallcap #stocks

ixigo Q2 profit at Rs 63 cr on robust show in hotel booking biz

Ixigo reported a remarkable turnaround with a consolidated net profit of Rs 63.42 crore for the September quarter, bouncing back from a net loss of Rs 3.46 crore from last year. The surge in hotel boo

πŸ“… 2026-10-17 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #ixigo #profit

Global markets: Stocks slip as dollar heads for weekly loss

In a week fraught with concerns over escalating interest rates and financial complications tied to AI, global stock indices saw moderate declines. While the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones recorded

πŸ“… 2026-10-17 | πŸ“° Economic Times Markets
#banking-finance #global #markets