Shares of gold loan companies Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance rose as much as 4% as gold prices surged following the US Treasury’s decision to increase longer-dated bond buybacks. Rising gold prices can boost the value of collateral pledged against gold loans.
Sugar stocks Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, Balrampur Chini, others rally up to 8% after govt tightens stock limits
Sugar stocks rallied up to 8% after the government tightened inventory limits for dealers amid record-high sugar prices. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar led gains, while Balrampur