Explainer: Why India's higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demandIndia has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move aims to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves....
13 May, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
The 2013 ghost returns: Will higher gold duties actually restrict imports or just fuel the grey market?India’s shock hike in gold and silver import duty to 15% has revived memories of the 2013 crisis. While the move aims to curb dollar outflo...
13 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Did Indira Gandhi ask people not to buy gold in 1967? Here's the truthA social media image claiming Indira Gandhi urged against gold purchases in 1967 is fake. The Hindu newspaper confirmed the image is digita...
12 May, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Buy, Sell or Hold: Elara Capital stays bullish on Titan Company, keeps ‘sell’ call on ABB IndiaBrokerages remain divided on large-cap stocks, with Elara Capital backing Titan Company on strong jewellery demand and revenue growth, whil...
11 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
TVK Manifesto: Here’s what Thalapathy Vijay promised for women, farmers, youth and others ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Read full manifesto hereTVK Manifesto: Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026...
04 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Indian household gold higher than gold reserves of world's top 10 central banks: AssochamIndia’s households now hold more gold than the top 10 central banks combined, with estimates ranging from $2.4 trillion to $10 trillion. As...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
India’s household gold holdings now much larger than combined gold reserves of top 10 central banks: ASSOCHAMIndia's household gold holdings are now the world's largest, surpassing central bank reserves. ASSOCHAM says that channeling even a small p...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Gold loan rules: 9 crucial proposals made by RBI in the draft guidelines and how they may impact your borrowingGold loan draft rules: RBI has issued a draft for uniform guidelines on gold loans across banks and NBFCs. These proposals can impact how y...
19 May, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
10 banks offering cheapest gold loan interest rates right nowA gold loan is a loan where the borrower gives a specified amount of gold in exchange for a loan amount (called loan-to-value or LTV) for a...
09 Jan, 2024, 04.24 PM IST
Gold loan interest rates: These banks offer best rates on gold loanMany banks offer gold loans with low interest rates. Before disbursing the loan, the lender validates the gold's weight and purity. Here is...
13 Jul, 2023, 03.59 PM IST
RBI tightens gold lending norms for regional rural banksThe RBI said regional rural banks should not lend against gold jewellery, gold ornaments and gold coins weighing above 50 grams.
25 Jun, 2013, 05.11 PM IST
Curbing Yellow fever: After banks, now RBI restricts co-op banks to give loans against goldIn a notification to all state and central co-operative banks, the RBI said loans against the security of gold coin would be up to 50 grams...
07 Jun, 2013, 12.40 PM IST
Muthoot, Manappuram scrips fall up to 3% on RBI restrictionsMuthoot Finance scrip went down by 2.78 per cent to Rs 143, while Manappuram Finance lost 1.47 per cent to Rs 16.75 on the BSE.
28 May, 2013, 12.58 PM IST
RBI imposes restrictions on bank loans against goldAs these products are backed by bullion & primary gold, restriction on grant of loan will be applicable to loan against units of gold ETFs ...
27 May, 2013, 09.07 PM IST
Curbs on loans against gold coins: Jewellers expect a lot of household gold to reach marketCurbs on loans against gold coins will moderate India’s import bill. But jewellers are upbeat as they expect household gold to reach the ma...
06 May, 2013, 04.46 AM IST
No loan against gold coins weighing above 50 grams, proposes RBIThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed that banks restrict the facility of advancing loan against gold coins to a maximum weight of 5...
03 May, 2013, 02.14 PM IST
- No move to ban banks from selling gold coins: RBI
Contrary to speculation that the RBI may ban banks from selling gold coins, Subbarao said there was no such proposal at present.
31 Jul, 2012, 09.26 PM IST