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.
US stocks: US market drops as Trump’s rejection of Iran peace plan lifts oil prices
Following President Trump’s dismissal of Iran’s peace proposal, US market indexes experienced a downward trend, spurred by a notable surge in crude prices. This escalation