When you need funds for sudden exigencies, a gold loan can provide quick access to money. You can also avail of relatively lower interest rates by pledging gold with a bank. Despite the recent downtrend in prices, gold remains a preferred asset due to its high liquidity.While loan-to-value (LTV) is the most important metric in a gold loan, as it directly determines how much you can borrow, there are several other rules you must know before pledging the yellow metal. For instance, loans are not available aga ...

Indian stock markets face a sharp decline as Sensex and Nifty slump due to IT stock selloffs amid rising AI disruption fears and renewed global trade concerns.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/RediffKey PointsIndian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply due to a selloff in IT stocks, fueled by fears of AI-led disruption.Rising crude oil prices and renewed global trade concerns, particularly related to US President Trump's tariff policies, contributed to the negative market sentiment.IT stocks like E ...

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IDFC First Bank shares were trading broadly flat on Tuesday morning, a day after the stock crashed nearly 19 per cent, with the scrip at ₹70.16 on the NSE as of 10.22 am, up just 0.17 per cent from Monday’s close of ₹70.04. The stock opened at ₹69.89, touched a high of ₹70.83 and a low of ₹69.20, with buy and sell quantities nearly balanced at 48.5 per cent and 51.5 per cent, respectively, a sharp contrast to Monday’s around 85 per cent sell-side dominance.Traded volume stood at around 804 lakh shares with ...

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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped nearly 1% in early trade on Tuesday (February 24, 2026), dragged down by a sharp selloff in IT stocks amid rising fears of AI-led disruption.Besides, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns over global trade after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff remarks also weighed on investors’ sentiment, traders said.The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 813.13 points, or 0.97%, to 82,481.53 in early deals.The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 230.15 points, or 0.89% ...

Core Insights - Mashreq has launched a new cross-border banking service for UAE-based Pakistani customers, allowing them to open accounts with Mashreq Pakistan remotely through the Mashreq UAE mobile app [1][5]. Group 1: Service Features - The new digital service replaces the traditional manual account-opening process, eliminating the need for physical documents and in-person visits to branches in Pakistan, thus creating a seamless digital experience [2]. - Once activated, users can access a unified global dashboard within their existing app to manage both UAE and Pakistan account balances in one place, enhancing visibility and control over cross-border finances [3]. Group 2: Financial Benefits - The service includes the Quick Remit feature, enabling customers to send money to Pakistan instantly and free of charge, which is a significant advantage for Mashreq account holders [4]. - Pakistani customers opening an account with Mashreq Pakistan will benefit from a current account with zero minimum balance requirements and a free domestic PayPak debit card [4]. Group 3: Strategic Commentary - Fernando Morillo, group head of retail banking at Mashreq, highlighted the significance of this digital service as a milestone for the bank and its customers, emphasizing the commitment to innovation in banking [5]. - Ghazal AlSakaal, global head of digital strategic partnerships at Mashreq, stated that the service breaks down traditional banking barriers and aims to redefine how expatriates manage their financial needs across borders [5].

On the banking front, Shah expressed caution following the fraud episode at IDFC First Bank, describing it as a serious issue that requires thorough system and process checks. He said the bank may not recover for the next one or two quarters until full clarity emerges and expects the stock to remain range-bound in the near term, though it could look interesting near one time price-to-book once uncertainties are resolved. He also flagged possible deposit outflows and near-term growth impact for both Discuss ...

Core Insights - The lender achieved a return on tangible equity of over 13%, surpassing its profitability target for 2025 a year ahead of schedule [1] Group 1 - The lender exceeded its aim of 13% return on tangible equity, a key profitability target [1]

Key TakeawaysStandard Chartered (STAN) missed Q4 2025 profit estimates, reporting a pretax profit of $814 million against the $1.1 billion expected by analysts.China escalated geopolitical tensions by imposing export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Corp (MSBHF) and Subaru (FUJHY), citing military ties.The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) strengthened to 97.889, while Bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $63,000 threshold amid shifting risk sentiment.Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Kat ...