Why gold loan book has doubled in 2 years

State-owned lenders hold a dominant 60 per cent market share in the business, while gold-loan focused NBFCs (non banking finance companies) hold an 8.1 per cent share of the portfolio outstanding. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The gold loan portfolio across the

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups

Over the last few quarters, several markets have been performing strongly, notably Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and defence for spirits, beer, and wine makers Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Sula Vineyards two biggest markets are Maharashtra and Karnataka According to