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After maintaining a tight monetary policy stance for nearly two years to contain inflation, the Reserve Bank of India has begun easing rates in 2025 as price pressures moderate and growth momentum stabilizes.

Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Saturday said its net profit fell 11 per cent to Rs 494.11 crore in July-September quarter of the current financial year, while earnings for the first half increased slightly to Rs 978.95 crore.

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The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), one of India s oldest bourses, may this year celebrate its last Kali Puja and Diwali on October 20 as a functioning exchange, with the process of voluntary exit as a bourse nearing completion after a decade-long legal battle.

Spot gold in the London market breached $4,350 an ounce this week, marking a historic high. In India, prices have soared past ₹1,31,000 per 10 grams, in MCX, just ahead of the festive season.

IDFC Bank s standalone net profit surged by 75.5% year-on-year to Rs 352.31 crore in the second quarter of FY26. Despite this significant profit growth, the bank s net interest income experienced a sharp decline of 40% YoY, falling to Rs 5,112.57 crore.

ICICI Bank s net profit rose 5.2% to Rs 12,359 crore in Q2, exceeding market expectations due to lower provisions. Despite a predicted marginal rise in credit cost, the bank anticipates better loan growth in the second half of the fiscal year, supported by government initiatives.

HDFC Bank announced its second quarter results for FY26. The bank s net profit saw a 10.8% year-on-year increase, reaching Rs 18,641.28 crore. Net interest income also grew by 4.8% to Rs 31,550 crore. The net interest margin stood at 3.27% on total assets. These figures reflect the bank s performance in the recent past.

Punjab National Bank has reported a stellar performance for the September quarter of FY26, reporting a 14 percent increase in standalone net profit, which now stands at Rs 4,904 crore. The bank also highlighted significant year-on-year growth in operating profit and total income. An encouraging trend can be seen in financial ratios, with both gross and net NPAs showing improvement.

Realty firm Signature Global has secured Rs 875 crore through non-convertible debentures. This funding will be used to clear existing debt and fuel business growth. The company aims to strengthen its financial position and expand its operations. Signature Global is a prominent real estate developer in India.