Gold-loan major Muthoot Finance reported a standalone profit of ₹ 23,450 million (≈ US$ 266.8 million) in Q2 FY26 — up around 87.5 % from the previous year. The sharp rise was driven by record-high gold prices which boosted collateral values and in turn allowed borrowers to access larger loans. Asset quality also improved, with […]
As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has come forward with a united voice — calling for easier access to finance, stronger technological support, and wider market opportunities. During the pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, held on November 12–13, 2025, MSME representatives highlighted the sector’s crucial
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As world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil for COP30, a new and alarming message is echoing through global health and climate circles: climate finance is not reaching the health systems that need it most. A recent report reveals that despite climate change posing one of the greatest health threats of our lifetime, global health systems
India is on a fast-tracked journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. With ambitious climate goals—net zero by 2070 and a 50% share of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030—the country’s green transition is already well underway. But experts agree: to accelerate this transformation, India urgently needs stronger private finance and high-quality environmental datasets. Why Private
According to the latest World Gold Council report, global central banks added 220 tonnes of gold in Q3 2025 — up nearly 10 % year-on-year and 28 % from the prior quarter.For India, this matters because the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has boosted its reserves by around 600 kg between April–September 2025, taking holdings
Starting November 2025, several regulatory and procedural changes kick in — including banks shifting their net-banking domains to “.bank.in”, changes in Aadhaar-linked services, life-certificate processes, and more.For individuals and pensioners alike, these rule updates mean one thing: staying informed matters. Unexpected domain changes, shifts in service protocols or neglected deadlines can lead to disruptions. It’s
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman of SEBI, noted that the Indian financial markets are gaining deeper investor trust due to transparency, regulatory reform and expanding participation. He highlighted that foreign investors are interested not just in short-term plays but long-term India-growth stories — which is a positive signal amidst global volatility.For Indian companies, this means the
The regulator is looking to increase the threshold for companies that qualify as High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) — currently at ₹1,000 crore — up to ₹5,000 crore. This proposed change is aimed at easing compliance burdens for companies with substantial debt listings and potentially making the credit market more flexible.If implemented, it could
The World Gold Council (WGC) has reported that global gold demand jumped 3% year-on-year, hitting a quarterly record of 1,313 metric tons in Q3 2025. This surge was largely driven by investors turning to gold as a safe-haven asset amid market volatility and inflation worries. Investment in gold bars and coins surged 17%, while gold-backed
