RBI’s draft ECL framework and revised credit risk capital norms aim to modernise India’s banking sector, promoting forward-looking risk management and capital efficiency. Scheduled banks will adopt model-based provisioning by FY2032, enhancing transparency and resilience. Strong private and public lenders are poised to benefit, with HDFC Bank and SBI as top picks.
Fed tightening bets weigh on gold prices
Gold prices have taken a hit, influenced by rising oil rates that have sparked inflation fears and suggested further interest rate hikes may be on