Interest rates on term deposits above 7% significantly dropped to 54% by September, down from 73% in March, as banks lowered rates following RBI’s policy cuts. Loans linked to external benchmarks also saw immediate rate reductions. Public sector banks’ deposit share increased, while Maharashtra led in deposit mobilization.Read More

Microlending veteran Padmaja Reddy is exiting unsecured business by fiscal end to focus on gold loans, transitioning her firm Keertana Finserv to a 94% secured portfolio. Citing a “structural crisis” in microfinance, Reddy aims for Keertana to be a fully secured lender with gold loans comprising 95% of its assets under management by FY25.Read More

Silver prices surged by ₹10,000 to ₹1.74 lakh per kg, driven by a supply squeeze, a weaker dollar, and anticipated US rate cuts. This rally follows a significant increase over the past year, with investment demand projected to rise. Experts foresee continued supply deficits and further price appreciation for the white metal.Read More

Indian equity indices touched fresh lifetime highs before closing marginally lower on Monday. The market faced headwinds from a weakening rupee and uncertainty surrounding the US-India trade deal. Persistent foreign institutional investor selling and a depreciating currency are limiting the ability of indices to sustain record levels.Read More

Sebi’s senior management is opposing a proposed rule mandating public disclosure of their assets and liabilities, citing privacy concerns and potential speculation. A panel recommended these disclosures for officials at chief general manager rank and above to boost transparency. Over 100 officers have raised objections, fearing unwanted attention and scrutiny.Read More

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in chip design software maker Synopsys, securing a significant stake and expanding a multi-year partnership. This collaboration aims to jointly develop new tools for AI-driven product design across various industries. The deal strengthens Synopsys’ position, while Nvidia seeks to leverage its influence in the AI compute market.Read More

Michael Burry, the investor famous for “The Big Short,” has labeled Tesla “ridiculously overvalued,” citing significant shareholder dilution and Elon Musk’s potentially trillion-dollar pay package. He noted Tesla’s stock trades at a much higher multiple than the S&P 500, a bearish stance he has held before.Read More

Markets regulator Sebi is looking to rationalise and simplify the offer document summary to encourage informed investor feedback and reduce reliance on unverified tips, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday.Read More

Markets hit fresh record highs before slipping into mild losses as pharma and financial weakness offset support from autos and IT. Analysts flagged consolidation, cautious sentiment and key support levels despite strong GDP data, while global cues remained weak.Read More

Nifty reversed from its lifetime high and closed lower despite strong GDP data, signalling extended consolidation. Analysts expect sideways movement with mild bearishness and highlight KPIT, Bank of Baroda, Paytm and Rico Auto as potential trading opportunities based on technical setups.Read More