RBI Boosts Gold Loan LTV
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🗞️ RBI to Raise Gold Loan LTV to 85%
The RBI will increase the loan-to-value (LTV) for gold loans under ₹25 lakh to 85%, giving borrowers access to larger funds against their gold. This move is expected to boost liquidity for retail borrowers.
💬 Expert Take:
“By expanding the LTV cap, RBI is providing relief to households in need of quick liquidity while gold remains a reliable collateral,” — Anuj Gupta, Senior Economist, HDFC Bank.
🗞️ Maharashtra & Karnataka Attract 51% of FDI
Maharashtra and Karnataka jointly received 51% of FDI inflows in FY25, reinforcing their dominance in India’s investment landscape. The data suggests focused policy and infrastructure efforts are paying off.
🗞️ FPIs Turn Net Sellers in June
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled ₹8,749 crore from Indian markets in June, reversing earlier inflows. The reversal reflects global uncertainty and signals caution ahead of upcoming policy moves.
🗞️ Suzlon’s Promoters to Offload ₹1,300 Cr Stake
Promoter groups of Suzlon plan a block sale of shares worth ₹1,300 crore, aiming to pare down debt and improve leverage before new project launches.
🗞️ GST Return Filings Blocked After 3 Years
Starting July, late GST return filings will be blocked after 3 years past the due date, tightening compliance and aiming to close the backlog of past filings.
🗞️ Centre’s ₹1.5 Lakh Cr Scheme to Push Reforms
A proposed ₹1.5 lakh crore incentive scheme will reward states for implementing reforms under a “shopping spree” model in FY26—encouraging action in governance, finance, and infrastructure.
🗞️ Agri Capacity Grows 5× in a Decade
India’s agriculture sector has expanded capacity nearly fivefold over 11 years after sustained budget stimulus, emphasizing the impact of continuous support on rural productivity. Investors see this as a long-term growth driver.
🗞️ Meta Eyes $10 Billion AI Investment
Meta is reportedly in discussions to invest $10 billion in Scale AI, a leading U.S. firm specializing in data annotation for machine learning—highlighting India’s growing role in global AI ecosystems.
📊 Market Updates (07 June 2025)
📈 Sensex: 81,200.00 ▲ +150 (+0.19%)
📈 Nifty 50: 24,800.00 ▲ +45 (+0.18%)
💵 USD/INR: ₹85.20 ▼ −0.10 (−0.12%)
🛢️ Brent Crude: $76.50 ▲ +$0.40 (+0.53%)
🪙 Bitcoin: $69,000 ▼ −$250 (−0.36%)
🪙 Gold (24K): ₹7,380/gram ▲ +₹25