So far this year, the Nifty fell 2.36%, Nifty Midcap 150 declined 4.14%, Smallcap 250 dropped 9% and Microcap 250 shed 8.36%.
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