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Lower-income borrowers in India are increasingly favoring gold loans over microfinance due to soaring gold prices and stricter MFI lending practices. Gold loans have surged by 122%, driven by lower interest rates and a shift in perception towards gold as a mainstream financial tool.

Railway stocks experienced a surge on Monday, fueled by substantial order wins and the government s capital expenditure push. Ircon International and RailTel Corporation of India led the gains, driven by positive sentiment from recent project inaugurations and significant capex announcements. Analysts predict further near-term gains for select stocks, advising investors to exercise caution due to valuation concerns.

SEBI s revised listing rules are poised to benefit Reliance Industries Jio Platforms, potentially streamlining its planned IPO in early 2026. The reduction in minimum IPO size for large companies and extended deadline for public shareholding requirements ease concerns about valuation discounts. This allows Jio Platforms to offer fewer shares initially, facilitating easier investor absorption and fairer market valuation.

The Reserve Bank of India has released revised guidelines for payment aggregators to bolster consumer protection and combat fraud. These guidelines mandate a board-approved dispute resolution policy with clear refund timelines, robust data security, and fraud prevention systems.

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, is facing challenges. Investor confidence is low after a significant stock selloff. Concerns are rising about BYD s ability to compete in China s intense price war. Rivals like Geely Automobile and Zhejiang Leapmotor are gaining ground. BYD has lowered its vehicle delivery target for the year.

Markets closed slightly lower after a recent rally, with several companies in focus due to new developments. Adani Enterprises secured a significant ropeway project, while Sanghvi Movers received substantial work orders. Vodafone Idea s petition regarding AGR dues is set for a Supreme Court hearing, and NTPC Green commenced solar production in Gujarat.

SEBI has halted Par Drugs and Chemicals proposed slump sale of its core business to Phal-Jig Fine Chemicals, a promoter-related entity, citing irregularities in valuation and shareholder communication. The regulator has ordered an independent re-evaluation of the business and a fairness opinion.

Euro Pratik Sales has secured Rs 135 crore from anchor investors before its Rs 451.31 crore IPO, which opens on September 16. The IPO, an OFS share sale priced between Rs 235–247 per share, has attracted investments from notable entities like 360 One Group and Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.

Alphabet s market capitalization soared to $3 trillion on Monday, fueled by AI optimism and a favorable antitrust ruling. The company s Class A and C shares reached record highs, joining Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in the trillion-dollar club. A U.S. federal judge allowed Alphabet to retain control of its Chrome browser and Android mobile operating system, boosting investor confidence.

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund anticipates continued stock market volatility for the next two quarters, with improvement expected post-March. Chief Investment Officer Rishi Kohli attributes this to fundamental, macro, and geopolitical factors, noting mixed data signals. He believes earnings will stabilize, providing a tailwind for Indian equity markets to resume their long-term upward trend.