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.
MSCI rebalancing on Monday: Adani Energy, Groww set for big inflows; RIL, Jio Financial may face outflows
MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, with revised weights taking effect from September 1. The