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Pakistan's Gen Z taking to investing in stocks in big way, claim stock managersPakistan's Gen Z is driving new accounts on the stock exchange, making up 41% of openings in FY25-26. Despite this surge, overall investmen...
Gold loans surge in Retail Mix; NBFCs outpace banks in market share gains: Experian reportA report by credit bureau Experian shows that gold loans have become a major driver of India’s retail credit growth, with their share in th...
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
DBS optimistic about India’s long-term structural growth: Chief says country must invest in talent; focus on wealth spaceDBS Bank's CEO views India as a significant long-term growth opportunity. The nation can benefit from the AI-driven demand for hardware. Ho...
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
Jefferies initiates coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with Buy rating. Why are analysts bullish?Jefferies has initiated coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 490. The brokerage sees strong growth pot...
Credit keeps its lead over deposits as gold loans shine brightBank credit is growing faster than deposits. Lending to industries is slowing down due to global uncertainties. Loans against gold jeweller...
RBI, rating firms assess Iran war risks on Indian companiesThe Reserve Bank of India is proactively assessing potential borrower stress due to the US-Iran conflict, engaging with local credit rating...
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
Gold loans rise 50% to Rs 19 lakh crore in FY26Gold jewellery loans have seen a massive 50 percent jump year-on-year, reaching ₹19 lakh crore. This makes it the fastest growing retail lo...
Car, two-wheeler loan originations fall in Q4 after GST-cut; gold loans zoom: ReportAuto and two-wheeler loan originations saw a significant drop in Q4 FY26 after a December quarter surge, with auto loans declining 11.6% an...
Muthoot Finance shares crash 8% even after Q4 net profit soars 105% YoY. Here’s what Jefferies, Morgan Stanley sayMuthoot Finance's shares plunged over 8% despite reporting a 105% year-on-year surge in net profit to Rs 3,086 crore for Q4 FY26. The compa...
Buy, Sell or Hold: Elara Capital maintains a buy rating on Oil India; Goldman Sachs retains a buy rating on JSW SteelBrokerage firms are optimistic about specific market segments. Strong earnings, supportive policies, and better balance sheets are driving ...
Metal stocks shine as global base metal rally lifts investor sentimentMetal stocks surged on Tuesday, mirroring a sharp rally in global base metal prices driven by supply disruptions and robust demand. Gold lo...
Manappuram Finance, IIFL Finance, other stocks rally up to 11% as gold prices soar after import duty hikeShares of gold financiers Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance rallied sharply after the government raised import duty on g...
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...
PM Modi wants Indians to buy less gold but jewellers suggest three ways to save forex without any sacrificesAmidst calls to conserve forex, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation proposed a dedicated bullion bank and revamped gold moneti...
Bullion industry proposes plan to turn India's idle gold into working capitalIndia's gold imports are rising, prompting industry bodies to suggest ways to curb them. Proposals include recycling household gold and lim...
Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakensSmall Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. T...
Titan Company unfazed about gold supply in short term as exchange programmes aid sourcingTitan Company remains unconcerned about immediate gold supply disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict. The jeweller's successful g...