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Gold loans surge as small borrowers shun MFIs: 122% jump in June, shows RBI data; soaring prices, lower rates fuel shift

September 16, 2025

Lower-income individuals are increasingly opting for gold loans over microfinance due to rising gold prices and stricter MFI lending norms. Gold-backed loans have surged by ...

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Gold rate today: October futures cross Rs 1.10 lakh per 10 gm; Fed rate-cut hopes and weak dollar fuel demand

September 16, 2025

Gold futures reached record highs as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker dollar fueled safe-haven buying. MCX October contracts hit ...

India-US trade talks resume: Deal unlikely unless extra 25% tariffs lifted, says GTRI; urges firm stance on farm, dairy

September 16, 2025

India-US trade negotiations face hurdles as Washington’s additional tariffs on Indian goods, linked to Russian oil imports, impede progress. The Global Trade Research Initiative suggests ...

Aviation expansion: IndiGo to start direct Mumbai-Copenhagen flights from Oct 8; marks entry into Nordics

September 16, 2025

IndiGo is launching flights to Copenhagen from Mumbai, starting October 8, marking its entry into the Scandinavian region. The airline will operate three weekly flights ...

ITR filing FY 2024-25 due date today: Income tax portal still facing glitches despite deadline extension? What taxpayers are saying

September 16, 2025

ITR filing FY 2024-25 due day extension: Taxpayers are reportedly facing persistent technical issues on the Income Tax e-filing portal even after the Finance Ministry ...

Gold loans surge as small borrowers shun MFIs: 122% jump in June, shows RBI data; soaring prices, lower rates fuel shift

September 16, 2025

Lower-income individuals are increasingly opting for gold loans over microfinance due to rising gold prices and stricter MFI lending norms. Gold-backed loans have surged by ...