Indian Bank, UCO Bank Lead Q2 Profit Growth as Treasury Income Slumps
Indian Bank, UCO Bank, South Indian Bank and Karur Vysya Bank delivered double-digit profit growth in the September quarter, supported by stronger core lending income and steady loan expansion. The gains, however, were tempered by weaker treasury earnings as rising bond yields eroded mark-to-market gains, underscoring the pressure higher rates are placing on banks’ investment books.
