Silver ETFs saw massive January inflows as investors chased precious metals despite sharp volatility. Assets surged, returns topped 50%, and silver outperformed gold before a late-month crash underscored risks amid global uncertainty and profit-booking and heavy ETF participation nationwide grew.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong