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Falling gold prices put gold financiers Manappuram, Muthoot and others under pressure
According to brokerage firm Investec, the sharp run-up in gold prices, constrained supply in unsecured lending were tailwinds for the gold finance segment in the financial year 2026. Gold is now India's second-largest retail loan segment behind only mortgages.
Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance, other gold financier stocks drop up to 3%. Here's why
Shares of gold financiers declined as a sharp fall in gold prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on sentiment. Expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured bullion, raising concerns over collateral values and loan demand for gold-backed lenders such as Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance.
IRFC shares fall 2% as OFS worth Rs 2,212 crore opens for retail investors today. Here's all you need to know
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares dipped as the government initiated an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to divest nearly 2% stake. The OFS, priced at a slight discount, saw strong institutional investor interest, leading to the exercise of the greenshoe option. Retail investors and employees can now participate in the sale, which aims to raise over Rs 2,212 crore.
CreditAccess Grameen Shares May Rally 28%, Says ICICI Securiteis — Check Key Triggers, Target Price
The brokerage highlighted that CreditAccess Grameen is undergoing a structural transition from a pure microfinance institution (MFI) to a rural-focused retail finance platform, aimed at increasing wallet share and diversifying its loan book.
VinFast India partners Shriram Finance for vehicle finance
VinFast India has joined hands with Shriram Finance Ltd to boost electric vehicle adoption through accessible retail finance. This collaboration offers customers up to 100% on-road funding, competitive interest rates, and flexible repayment plans. Leveraging Shriram Finance's wide network, the partnership aims to simplify EV ownership and accelerate its uptake across India, supporting a greener mobility future.
ADB Sees India As Biggest Private Sector Market; Targets $1 Billion Direct Support in 2026
Last month, ADB and Standard Chartered Bank signed agreements to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements covering both US dollar and rupee transactions.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
I Squared, US DFC to set up $3 billion energy infrastructure platform in Asia
I Squared Capital and the US International Development Finance Corporation are partnering. They will create a three billion dollar investment platform. This platform will focus on energy infrastructure in South and Southeast Asia. The goal is to boost energy connectivity with the Indo-Pacific region. It will support US LNG and energy exports.
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
Overseas Retail Investors Can Now Directly Buy Indian Stocks After Ministry Of Finance Change
The opening comes with continued safeguards on sensitive capital flows.
Overseas Retail Investors Can Now Directly Buy Indian Stocks After Ministry Of Finance Change - NDTV Profit
Overseas Retail Investors Can Now Directly Buy Indian Stocks After Ministry Of Finance ChangeNDTV Profit