When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Tokenised gold: A new way to invest in gold or a risky bet? What Indian investors need to know before investingTokenised gold is emerging as a new investment option in India. It uses blockchain to represent physical gold digitally. Investors can trad...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Defence and electrification are multi-year structural themes for India: Prateek AgrawalGeopolitical shifts and the drive for self-reliance are creating long-term investment opportunities in India's defence and electrification ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is emptyPresident Trump's Board of Peace Gaza reconstruction fund remains empty. Despite pledges of billions from member nations, no money has been...
27 May, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Top gold loan companies expand bullion holdings to record levels in FY26India's top gold loan firms, Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, and IIFL Finance, collectively hold a record 334 tonnes of gold. This amo...
27 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Discontinued jewel loan waiver scheme to be reconsidered by govt: TN minister V GandhirajThe Tamil Nadu government is considering reviving past welfare programs. Cooperation Minister V Gandhiraj stated that discontinued schemes,...
25 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffsThe recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to i...
19 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorpMuthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its curr...
18 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Delhi advises 2-day work-from-home in private sector, car pooling to conserve fuelDelhi government urges private firms to embrace two-day work-from-home. Companies should also adjust office timings and promote carpooling....
17 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
RBI imposes penalty on IIFL FinanceThe Reserve Bank of India has fined IIFL Finance Rs 3.1 lakh for not returning surplus amounts from gold auctions to borrowers. Appnit Tech...
15 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
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...
15 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
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...
15 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
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...
14 May, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
How did a Marwari family become crorepatis in less than 10 years? Finance expert reveals: ‘They had Rs 56 lakh worth of gold…’A Marwari family transformed gold worth Rs 56 lakh into a multi-crore asset in nine years. They pledged their gold for a loan to buy land w...
14 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 02.21 PM IST