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As safe-haven gold surges again, loan demand to also shoot up
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.

Reliance Retail recalibrates fashion play to tap Gen Z demand
Azorte and other in-house brands sit at the centre of a strategy built on quicker turnarounds and trend-led assortments.

Bitcoin rebounds above $67,000 as investors dive back in despite Iran-US conflict — what's driving the surge?
Bitcoin prices rebounded above $69,000 on Monday following a sell-off driven by US-Iran tensions. With retail and institutional investors returning, Bitcoin surged over 5%, and altcoins like Ethereum and Solana saw similar gains. Details here.
Clean Max Enviro Energy bulk deal: Citigroup sells 8.3 lakh shares worth Rs 70 crore
Citigroup offloaded ₹70 crore worth shares in Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions at a 20% discount to its IPO price after a weak debut on National Stock Exchange of India. The stock ended sharply lower amid muted retail participation despite institutional interest.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO to open on Mar 11
State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is gearing up to launch its Rs 6,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The InvIT's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and conclude on March 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will take place on March 10, according to a public announcement on Monday. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public InvIT aims to unlock the monetisation potential of the National Highway assets while creating a high-quality, long-term investment instrument primarily targeting retail and domestic investors. As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO issue size aggregates up to Rs 6,000 crore. This was an increase from Rs 5,700 crore planned at the time of filing draft papers in January. Earlier, NHAI had incorporated Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) as the investment mana

US-Iran war: How can rising crude oil prices affect OMCs, diesel, petrol prices in India? Explained
The rise in crude oil prices poses significant risks for India's economy and its oil marketing companies, particularly as OMC stocks decline amidst escalating Middle East tensions. A spike in Brent crude prices could lead to retail fuel price increases, impacting overall market stability.
Sebi boosts tech-driven measures to curb scams, safeguard retail investors
As the number of retail investors surges, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is intensifying surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to curb rising pre-investment scams that divert funds before investors even interact with registered intermediaries. Pandey, whocompleted one year at the helm of the regulator on March 1, noted that many new and intending investors are being misled by fake trading apps, WhatsApp groups and promises of high returns, often diverting funds to personal accounts of fraudsters long before any engagement with Sebi-regulated intermediaries. He stressed that investor caution must evolve beyond mere awareness to informed action, especially given the country's expanding retail base. Responding to a query on pre-investment frauds, Pandey said many individuals intending to enter the markets are being "hijacked by scamsters" even before they reach a Sebi-registered intermediary. "Someone who is intending to come is actually being trapped by
Sebi deploys AI tool 'Sudarshan', removes 1.2 lakh misleading 'finfluencer' posts: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has removed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts by unregistered financial influencers. Using an AI tool named Sudarshan, Sebi tracks violations in the digital space. The regulator is also warning retail investors about the high risks of options trading, noting that most lose money. SEBI emphasizes a calibrated approach to market development.

BYD February Vehicle Sales Plunge 41% on Waning Domestic Demand
BYD Co. reported a 41% drop in vehicle sales for February from a year earlier, after a record-long Lunar New Year holiday brought production and retail activity in China to a near standstill for much of the month.
MapmyIndia Co-Powers Report Highlighting India's Retail Transformation and Non-Metro Growth - scanx.trade
MapmyIndia Co-Powers Report Highlighting India's Retail Transformation and Non-Metro Growthscanx.trade
India's tier 3–5 towns overtake metros in retail spending growth: Report
Small Indian markets are leading physical retail spending in 2025. This growth surpasses metros and tier-1 and 2 cities. This marks a shift from 2023-24 trends. Aspirational demand from these micro markets is growing. Quick-commerce and social media are driving this expansion. This trend highlights a decentralisation of demand across India.

Goldman Says It’s Unlike Private Credit Peers Hit by Redemptions
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s asset management arm has sought to reassure clients that redemption rates and software exposure are both relatively low in one of its biggest retail-oriented private credit funds.