Following a challenging February for smallcap stocks, the first week of March showed signs of recovery with over 200 smallcap names seeing double-digit gains. Positive domestic macro news and a fall in the dollar index contributed to the market rebound, although ongoing uncertainty about US economic policies remains.
As safe-haven gold surges again, loan demand to also shoot up
Gold loan companies expect a significant increase in demand. Record gold prices, fueled by geopolitical tensions, are driving this trend. MSMEs and individuals are likely