Kotak Mahindra Bank dived 4.7% and RBL Bank plunged 13.8%. HDFC Bank shares advanced 2.6%, emerging as sole gainer in Bank Nifty index, which shed 0.3%. Benchmark Nifty ended 0.3% lower at 24,781 in choppy trades.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with