Trump's face could appear on US $250 billA proposal to feature Donald Trump on a new $250 bill for America’s 250th anniversary is under discussion, raising legal and political conc...
India’s gold import problem may already have a solution at homeIndia's massive gold imports are prompting a shift in consumer behaviour. Families are now exchanging old jewellery, unlocking dormant valu...
Gold sitting idle in lockers? Why experts want Indians to monetise their yellow metal nowAs gold prices rally and India seeks to curb imports, financial experts are urging investors to rethink how they own the precious metal. Ad...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh ShahNilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations...
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
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...
How to manage the rupee while protecting growthFirst, on the rupee, one of the most effective ways to stabilise the currency is to improve the flow of foreign exchange into the country. ...
Why organized players like Titan Company could emerge bigger winners in India’s evolving gold marketIndia's gold market is rapidly formalizing despite high prices and tax hikes. Resilient consumer demand, especially for investment, favours...
Sell 100 grams of gold to help India; Feroze Azeez makes the caseFeroze Azeez urges Indian households to sell 2-4% of their idle gold, valued at $4 trillion, to curb excessive imports. He frames this as f...
Is government planning to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for gold reserves? Check hereThe Indian government has officially denied circulating rumors about plans to issue gold bonds to temples or to monetize temple gold holdin...
India’s gold import duty hike: A double-edged swordIndia has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee's value. How...
George Alexander Muthoot sees no demand slowdown, expects strong gold loan momentum to continueMuthoot Finance's gold loan growth remains robust, fueled by higher gold prices. The company observes a decline in smaller loans, with larg...
India's gold loan market has huge potential, there's lot of idle metal: George Alexander MuthootThe rise in prices will add to the growth momentum as it will give more borrowing power to those who are pledging gold. The uncertainties w...
Duty hike may bring out more old gold into marketIndustry executives said promoting sales of lower carat jewellery like 14K and 9K can reduce imports by 20-30%, and discouraging investment...
Gold volume growth may dip 10–15% after duty hike, say jewellersIndia's gold and silver import duty hike may affect jewellery sales volumes initially. Industry leaders believe demand will stay strong due...
Malabar Gold & Diamonds backs Modi’s call on responsible gold use, seeks overhaul of monetisation schemeMalabar Gold & Diamonds proposed enhancements to the Gold Monetisation Scheme to boost public participation and mobilize idle gold. The com...
Amid PM Modi's 'no gold buy' appeal, a scheme that planned mobilisation of idle gold at homes gets spotlightThe gems and jewellery sector is urging the government to strengthen the Gold Monetisation Scheme. Industry bodies believe domestic gold mo...