Titan Company experienced a 15% profit decline in Q2. The company attributes this to losses from a customs duty drop on gold. Despite this, Titan saw strong sales growth in its jewellery and watches segments. The company remains optimistic about the future, particularly the upcoming festive season. Titan is also closely watching the lab-grown diamond market and formulating its strategy.
Gold loan NPA rises in first five months while eases over a three-year horizon
India’s gold loan market has experienced a rise in non-performing assets, reaching 0.78% by August 2023. The total outstanding volume grew nearly threefold to Rs