Reserve Bank of India is scrutinizing shadow banks. Several non-banking finance companies face questions regarding their policy on lending to borrowers with existing defaults. The central bank insists on a board-approved policy to justify new loans to such customers. This move aims to prevent evergreening and ensure transparency in lending practices.Read More

Fino Payments Bank’s interim head Ketan Merchant stated the arrest of CEO Rishi Gupta will not affect the bank’s transition to a small finance bank. He confirmed no abnormal impact on deposits. The issue involves program managers linked to the real money gaming business. The bank continues proactive engagement with the RBI. Customer balances and...Read More

Kevin Warsh faces significant hurdles in delivering expected interest-rate cuts as Fed officials see no compelling reason for them, citing elevated inflation and a stabilizing labor market. Skepticism also surrounds Warsh’s vision for lower rates, based on AI-driven productivity booms and balance sheet reduction, even before his nomination.Read More

Geopolitical tensions are expected to keep equities under pressure, with sharp moves anticipated in derivative stocks. The article highlights top bullish picks like KEI Industries and Lupin, alongside bearish outlooks for LIC Housing Finance and United Spirits, as traders navigate market volatility.Read More

Gold loan companies expect a significant increase in demand. Record gold prices, fueled by geopolitical tensions, are driving this trend. MSMEs and individuals are likely to seek quick, collateral-backed loans. This will help manage inventory, operational expenses, and cash flow. Rising gold prices enhance borrowing capacity. Gold loans are a growing retail loan category.Read More

Indian equities ended sharply lower on Monday, with Nifty and Sensex pressured by broad-based selling in financials, auto, and consumer stocks. India VIX surged, reflecting elevated market uncertainty. Analysts cite key support at 24,600 on Nifty, with cautious sentiment prevailing. Tejas Networks, BEL, and HDFC Bank were among the most active counters.Read More

GIFT Nifty traded sharply lower on Tuesday as Indian equities brace for geopolitical tensions following United States–Iran conflict. Rising crude prices, a weakening rupee, and risk-off sentiment pressured markets. Analysts note key Nifty and Sensex support levels, while cautioning against aggressive leveraged trades amid volatilityRead More

Gold and silver prices fell as a stronger US dollar and fading rate-cut prospects weighed on bullion, despite escalating Iran conflict. Spot gold dipped while silver, platinum, and palladium also retreated, though analysts expect safe-haven flows and geopolitical risks to support precious metals in the near term.Read More

Sterlite Technologies and BEL show strong bullish setups, offering near-term upside as technical indicators signal trend reversals and momentum gains.Read More

Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply lower as investors weighed the impact of a widening Middle East conflict on inflation and global trade. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all retreated at the opening bell, reflecting growing concerns over geopolitical risks and market volatility.Read More