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.
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