Microfinance companies in India are increasingly turning to gold loans to diversify their portfolios and reduce risk, spurred by relaxed RBI regulations. Arohan Financial Services and Uttrayan Financial Services are actively exploring this market, while others consider loans against property. The shift allows NBFC-MFIs to have a larger non-microfinance portfolio, enhancing credit ratings and profitability.
Gold, silver slide up to 2% as fresh US strikes on Iran fuel inflation fears, hurt peace hopes
Gold prices declined on Thursday as U.S. strikes on Iran boosted oil and fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate outlooks. Spot gold fell 0.8% to