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YES Bank reported an 8.2% YoY rise in loans to Rs 2.46 lakh crore and a 6.8% jump in deposits in Q4 FY25, with improved CASA ratio and stable asset quality. Q3 net profit surged 164.5% YoY to Rs 612 crore. Despite recent gains, analysts remain cautious, with a Strong Sell consensus and an average target price below current levels.

RBL Bank s total business exceeded Rs 2 lakh crore in the quarter ended March 2025, with total deposits rising by 7% year-on-year. Retail advances grew significantly by 15%, contributing to a retail-to-wholesale mix of 61:39, demonstrating strong growth in retail business.

Shares of oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL, and HPCL declined up to 4.2% as global crude oil prices fell after OPEC+ decided to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day starting May. The decision aims to gradually unwind pandemic-era output cuts and manage supply cautiously.

When the closing price falls below the VWAP, it signifies that the closing price is lower than the average price at which it was traded throughout the day, with the average being weighted by trading volume.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday due to weak global cues and IT stocks decline. U.S. President Trump s new tariffs have sparked fears of a global recession, leading to significant market losses. Wall Street saw its largest single-day percentage drop since 2020.

"RSI trending up" means that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) values are increasing, suggesting strengthening momentum in the price of the stock

Investors took profits from precious metals following US President Trump s imposition of reciprocal tariffs. Gold futures fell by 0.65%, and silver saw heavier profit booking, dropping by 1.6%. Market volatility is expected to persist, influenced by the dollar index and global trade tensions.

In a volatile market, bonds are gaining popularity for their predictable returns and capital efficiency over traditional options like fixed deposits. Suresh Darak urges retail investors to allocate a portion of their portfolios to bonds for better income, risk management, and overall portfolio efficiency.

India now faces a 26% tariff, higher than expected but still significantly lower than the 54% levied on China.