The finance ministry has suggested the RBI to exempt small borrowers seeking loans below Rs 2 lakh from its draft directions on gold collateral lending, aiming for quicker disbursal. They also proposed implementing the rules from January 1, 2026, citing the need for field-level adjustments. This came after reviewing the RBI’s draft guidelines and considering stakeholder concerns.
Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 2.51 lakh cr; Bajaj Finance biggest winner
In a surprising turn of events, nine out of the top ten firms reported a significant boost in market valuation. Leading the charge was Bajaj