HDFC Bank shares in focus as lender appoints ex-finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairman

HDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time Chairman, following Atanu Chakraborty’s abrupt resignation over ethical concerns. Kumar, known for his role in cleaning up public sector bank balance sheets, will serve a three-year term subject to RBI approval. The bank also announced Puneet Sharma as its…

Gold set for fourth monthly fall on bets of Fed rate hikes

Gold prices tumbled over 1% on Tuesday, heading for a fourth consecutive monthly drop. Shifting from Middle East concerns, the market now anticipates U.S. interest rate hikes to combat inflation. This outlook, coupled with a strengthening dollar, is weighing heavily on the precious metal. Investors are keenly awaiting upcoming U.S. employment data for further clues…