Shares of gold financiers Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance rallied sharply after the government raised import duty on gold to 15%, triggering a surge in domestic gold prices. Higher gold prices improve collateral value for gold loans, potentially boosting lending demand and benefiting companies focused on gold-backed financing businesses.
PFC Q4 Results: Profit rises 24% to Rs 6,325 crore as interest income grows
Power Finance Corp reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for FY26, supported by higher interest income, improved fee income and a reversal