Markets

RBI's Gold Loan Rules: A New Era for Lenders

Centre restricts import of certain precious metal alloys containing gold

This measure expands upon the existing restriction on the import of Platinum, "to now include the entire Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 7110 at the 4-digit level, thereby ensuring uniformity in the import policy governing precious metals and their alloys," according to a Commerce Ministry statement.

Jun 20, 2025

Indian stock market opens higher amid positive Asian cues

At around 9.25 am, Sensex was trading 228.15 points or 0.28 per cent up at 81,590.02 while the Nifty added 55.10 point or 0.22 per cent at 24,848.35

Jun 20, 2025

RBI has new rules for gold loan: lenders' business models must undergo changes

The RBI's new gold loan rules are set to transform India's lending landscape. Lenders must adapt to new regulations, focusing on operational agility and service excellence. The gold loan market is poised for growth, driven by regulatory clarity and customer-centric practices.

Jun 19, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors await RBI's repo rate decision

India VIX falls below 14; eases market fears

Experts have highlighted that with the India VIX trading below the pivotal 15 mark, it reflects reduced volatility and an improvement in investor confidence. This could potentially support the current market uptrend, provided that other global and domestic cues remain stable.

Jun 19, 2025

Indian stock market trades flat over US Fed policy decision

Nifty Bank was up 43.15 points or 0.08 per cent at 555,871.90 The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 58,068.85 after dropping 40.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 18,404.05 after adding 25.60 points or 0.14 per cent.

Jun 19, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end in green ahead of RBI MPC decision

Indian stock market trades in green amid rising geopolitical tensions

At around 9.32 am, Sensex was trading 160.49 points or 0.20 per cent up at 81,743.79 while the Nifty added 57.40 point or 0.23 per cent at 24,910.80.

Jun 18, 2025

IPO-bound Arisinfra's net loss widens to Rs 17.3 crore, revenue drops nearly 7 pc in FY24

However, the company is entering the market at a time when its financial performance has shown signs of stress. According to its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), Arisinfra Solutions posted a net loss of Rs 17.3 crore, widening from a loss of Rs 15.39 crore in FY23.

Jun 18, 2025

SEBI approves NSE's derivatives expiry to Tuesday, BSE's to Thursday

According to the circular issued by NSE, all existing contracts will continue to have Thursday as the expiry day, except for long-dated index options, which may be realigned in line with previous practices.

Jun 17, 2025

Markets end lower as Mideast tensions, rising oil prices weigh on sentiment

The cautious mood came after US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, saying Tehran should have opted for a nuclear deal with the United States amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Jun 17, 2025

Indian equities outperform global markets in May: Report

This strong performance was backed by cyclical sectors like defence, metals and public sector banks, as well as increased retail investor participation.

Jun 17, 2025

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

At around 9.28 am, Sensex was trading 186.35 points or 0.23 per cent down at 81,609.80 while the Nifty declined 68.20 point or 0.27 per cent at 24,878.30

Jun 17, 2025

Sensex, Nifty rise nearly 1% despite rising Mideast tensions

The broader markets also performed well. The Nifty Midcap100 rose by 0.93 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap100 gained 0.95 per cent.

Jun 16, 2025

Indian stock market opens in green, defies geopolitical tensions

At 9:21 am, Sensex was up 265.05 points or 0.33 per cent at 81,396.52 and Nifty was up 93.40 points or 0.38 per cent at 24,812.

Jun 16, 2025

Indian stock market delivers 18% annualised returns in 5 years; outshines China, global peers

India's long-term outperformance stands out as it surpasses the 12 per cent returns delivered by world and developed markets and is more than four times higher than those of other emerging markets, according to data compiled by the Bandhan Mutual Fund.

Jun 13, 2025