IDFC First Bank shares in focus after Q1 profit jumps 132% to Rs 1,075 crore. What are analysts saying?

IDFC First Bank reported its highest-ever quarterly profit after tax of Rs 1,075 crore. Net interest income rose 21.1% year-on-year, and net interest margin also improved. Gross non-performing assets fell to 1.51%, showing further improvement in asset quality. The bank received claims worth Rs 514.8 crore under the CGFMU scheme. Management remains focused on building…

Japan’s Nikkei trades sideways as investors await earnings

Japan’s Nikkei share average saw little direction on Monday. Oil prices dropped significantly after the US suspended attacks on Iran. Investors avoided aggressive bets ahead of key corporate earnings reports this week. Major US cloud companies’ earnings will be closely watched for capital spending plans. Japanese chipmakers Advantest and Kioxia are also set to report…