Gold loan stocks fall up to 6% from October highs as sharp drop in precious metal sparks sell-off

Gold loan NBFC stocks came under pressure during Thursday’s trading session, with both Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance falling 3% and 1.45%, respectively. Both stocks have remained under pressure in recent sessions, with Muthoot Finance correcting 6% from its October

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees from Nov 1

Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters The key provisions relating

Who Will Gain How Much If Tata Sons Goes Public?

Seven listed Tata companies together own 12.1 per cent in Tata Sons with a combined book value worth around Rs 30,700 crore. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Tata group’s major listed companies, seven in number, stand to make big gains if

AI talent demand accelerates; job postings rise 11.7% in Sep

With demand for AI skills continuing to grow across India, a report on Wednesday showed that AI-related job postings increased to 11.7 per cent this September from 8.2 per cent in the same month a year ago. IMAGE: Kindly note

Meta expands safety tools to safeguard older adults from online scams

Meta has announced new anti-scam features and awareness initiatives, including safety tools and tips to protect users, particularly senior citizens from cyber fraud and online scams, as the social media giant stepped up efforts to help people stay safe online.

Trade Setup for October 23: Is the Nifty poised for new highs before October ends?

The Indian equity market opened on a positive note during the Muhurat trading session, supported by upbeat global cues. Asian markets traded higher, while a strong overnight rally on Wall Street lifted investor sentiment. Extending its winning streak for the

Gold price today: MCX gold tumbles 6% to ₹120,600 per 10 grams; what’s ailing the precious metal?

Gold prices on the MCX opened sharply lower in Wednesday’s evening session, with the December futures contract starting at ₹124,423 per 10 grams and sliding further to ₹120,575, their lowest level since October 10, marking a 6% drop from the

Developers could buck housing slowdown in Q2

Top real estate developers are expected to report improved earnings and resilient presales growth, even as overall housing sales across major Indian cities declined during the July–September quarter (Q2) of 2025–26. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The anticipated earnings growth in what

How Quick Commerce Is Reshaping Festive Gifting

India’s gifting market is seeing its biggest festive season yet, with sales through quick commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit and Instamart jumping 40%-50% year-on-year. Kindly note the images have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bob Dmyt/Pixabay

India’s Diwali sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

India’s Diwali sales touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore — comprising Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services — buoyed by the recent GST reform and strong consumer sentiment, traders’ lobby CAIT said on