Silver prices tumbled Rs 21,000 per kg on MCX after an overheated rally unravelled, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, extreme deviation from key technical levels, and heavy profit-booking. A margin hike, record weekly gains, and a stronger dollar added to the selloff, abruptly halting silver’s meteoric year-to-date surge.
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