Gold loans by commercial banks surged by 68% in the first nine months of FY25 due to rising gold prices. Non-bank lenders also saw a rise in gold loan sanctions. The increase in gold prices has allowed lenders to offer higher loan amounts due to higher collateral value, enhancing lender comfort despite regulatory scrutiny on gold loan portfolios.
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly up in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
U.S. stocks saw modest gains as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out small increases in muted trading. Investors are digesting recent record highs and
April 27, 2026