Yield on the 10-year benchmark government bond dropped to a low of 7.19% on Tuesday, five basis points lower than its closing level at the end of last week. The benchmark bond closed at 7.19% on Tuesday. Falling government bond yields lead to lower borrowing costs across the economy.
Gold loan stocks rally after RBI hikes loan-to-value ratio limit and eases small loan norms
Gold loan stocks surged 2–7% after RBI raised the LTV ratio on loans under ₹2.5 lakh to 85%. Simplified norms reduce compliance burden, aiding lenders