Gold demand expected to primarily revolve around festive period: Kavita Chacko, WGC – ET Retail

Representative Image The demand for gold is expected to primarily revolve around the festive period, which kicks off in August-September, said Kavita Chacko, research head of India of the World Gold Council (WGC). Jewellery demand will likely remain subdued following the recent festive period, with purchases largely confined to weddings Meanwhile, bar and coin demand…

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Save lakhs in interest cost? What RBI’s new rules for interest overcharging on loans mean for borrowers – Times of India

Has your lender been overcharging you interest for loans? The Reserve Bank of India has come across instances of lenders resorting to certain unfair practices in charging of interest. The same has been flagged by the central bank in a new notification dated April 29, 2024.RBI’s latest notification comes as a relief for loan borrowers,…

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Private banks grapple with rising IT expenses amid surge in transactions – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Private banks are experiencing a significant increase in information technology expenses as most transactions are now conducted digitally. Unlike the one-time capital expenses incurred when they migrated to core banking, IT is now becoming a recurring cost accounting for up to 10% of operating expenses.Bankers have responded to queries about their level of…

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RBI bars Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding fresh customers via online, mobile banking; asks it to stop issuing fresh credit cards – Times of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed Kotak Mahindra Bank to immediately stop onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and cease issuing new credit cards. This regulatory action was taken due to concerns about the bank’s compliance and risk management practices.However, RBI has directed Kotak Mahindra Bank to continue providing…

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