Eleven state-run banks under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) prompt corrective action (PCA) framework recorded higher interest income but lower asset quality, a Mint analysis showed, even as differences between the government and central bank over the framework have burst out into the open.
As An Inflation Hedge, Copper’s Better than Gold
For centuries, gold has been a go-to asset among investors worried about all sorts of financial risks. In the past decade, exchange-traded funds backed by the metal drew more money than any other commodity. Even the world’s biggest central banks hoard bullion as a reserve asset.
Bad news for SBI customers! SBI halves daily ATM withdrawal on THESE debit cards to Rs 20,000 from 31 October
As per a senior SBI official, the average cash withdrawal from ATMs per card is less than Rs 20,000 and the move will help in checking frauds and promote digital transaction. About a month ago, the State Bank of India (SBI) had alerted its customers holding Classic and Maestro debit cards regarding reduction of cash withdrawal limit to Rs 20,000 a day from ATM starting October 31.
ZINC LME Tips and Forecast – Below 2566 Down Side Target 2520—2460 – Neal Bhai Reports
Some commodity traders have ramped up withdrawals of zinc from London Metal Exchange warehouses in recent months. However, the drawdowns may not be to fulfill customers’ spot demand, which is almost non-existent, multiple sources and traders told Fastmarkets. Zinc stocks in LME warehouses in Asia have dwindled to as little as 41,950 tonnes as of Monday September 29. This is the lowest level since April 2023.
Gold Prices Today Rise Near 6-Year High But Silver Declines
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Buoyed by a pick-up in festive season demand, gold prices today edged closer to six-year high. Gold rates today rose by Rs 70 to Rs 32,620 per 10 grams ahead of the old upcoming Dhanteras and Diwali festivals.
MCX Copper Jackpot Calls, 30-Oct-2018 – Neal Bhai Reports
MCX Copper Jackpot Calls, 30-Oct-2018 – Neal Bhai Reports
Diwali Gold Sales May Be Same as Last Year’s
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold sales this festival season are expected to be at last year’s level or if not more, as industry executives said demand for light-weight jewellery and safehaven buying would help offset the impact of rising international price and weak rupee. Also, in play would be the base effect, as last year’s sales were hit by GST-related issues, they said.