RBI had earlier voiced its reservations about ‘credit enhancement’ mechanisms like ‘letter of comfort’ and ‘letter of undertaking’ given by promoters or parent firm to the borrowing entity as well as supports like pledge of shares. Corporates lower their cost of debt, often significantly, through these structures.
Gold, silver hit all-time high on Diwali demand
Gold prices reached a new high of Rs 80,650 per 10 grams in the national capital. Silver also rose significantly by Rs 5,000 per kg,